Hello! Hope everyone had a good weekend. First off again I just want to say thank you for all your support. Secondly, there will only be maybe 4 more chapters.
Disclaimer: I don't own Kickin it
THE DECISION
To say Jack and Kim were doing great after their little fight would be an understatement. Sure they acted like it was nothing and carried on like they normally did with the aura of background support of their reputation but behind the smiles and smirks they couldn't be more heartbroken.
A few weeks later Jack was wandering the halls during his free period still trying to think of a plan. He couldn't believe it was this hard to come up with a plan to actually talk to someone. Sure they have seen each other in the halls but then both would automatically walk in the opposite direction. Jack was so caught in thinking that he didn't even realize where he was going until he stopped right in front of the office and without even thinking he barged in.
Mrs. Lee was surprised when Jack barged in but also saw a serious expression on his face meaning that he had to talk to someone and before she got a chance to ask Jack asked, "Mrs. Lee I need to talk to Mr. Johnson". She nodded a pointed towards the door signaling that he could go. Jack gently knocked on the door on the door and poked his head in. Mr. Johnson looked happy but surprised to see Jack in his office. "Mr. Brewer. Good afternoon and what do I owe this surprise?"
"Hey Mr. Johnson. I am sorry for just stopping by but I needed to talk to you regarding the scholarship; if of course you have a free moment", Jack said in a steady voice, trying to stay as calm as possible.
"Yes, I have a few minutes to spare. What are thinking? Are you nervous about it?" Mr. Johnson asked concerned to see Jack so serious.
"No it's not that. When we returned from winter break I found out who the other nominee was and now I am in a bit of a dilemma because things have changes over the past few months and I just don't want everything to fall apart", Jack said all in one breath.
Mr. Johnson was confused to say the least but somehow knew this was more serious than expected and knew he was going to be in for a ride after he asked the next question. "So Jack, mind telling what changed?" Mr. Johnson asked.
"Well this story goes way back but we won't go that far," Jack said taking a deep breath before he continued. "Anyways, l know that Kim Crawford is the other nominee and that is such an amazing honor for her because she really worked hard to get where she is today and I couldn't be more proud but Kim and I have known each other since we were 5 and were best friends up until freshman year when we kind of got roped into the popular crowd and then we lived our lives separately but still saw each other all the time due to the fact hat she was cheer captain and I was a captain too. But just recently we kind of reconnected and things were going great until we found out that we are going against one another and now we are back to square one and it is bugging me", Jack finished.
Mr. Johnson just smiled at Jack knowing that it wasn't so much of the competing against each other part but that fact that one may get it and doesn't want to hurt the other. But the truth really is that Jack truly cares for Kim. "Ok, I got the story but I still don't fully understand?" Mr. Johnson said, wanting Jack to say it out loud to someone.
Jack looked so confused. Was the principal trying to tell him something? Jack couldn't understand what Mr. Johnson didn't get about the conversation and after a while Mr. Johnson noticed and said, "I just want to know why this is bugging you so much".
Instantly Jack replied back, "It's bugging me because I don't know what to do if let's say I get it. I mean I don't deserve it as much as some others and I know for a fact that one person rises above the rest."
"And who is that one person", Mr. Johnson taunted Jack; wanting him to admit it to himself that he has real and genuine feelings for Kim.
Jack looked at Mr. Johnson with a 'are you kidding' me look as Mr. Johnson just shrugged his shoulders playing dumb. "KIM!" Jack shouted like it was the most obvious thing in the world causing Mr. Johnson to break out in a huge grin.
Jack wondered why the principal was grinning at him as he raised his eyebrow in confusion causing Mr. Johnson to just chuckle.
A few more minutes pasted as the two finally pulled themselves together. "Now I know you all think I an old and don't know what I am talking about but you just got played son", Mr. Johnson said triumphantly.
Again, this caused Jack to have no idea what just happened and how in the world he got played by an old man. "Jack, think about what we just talked about but look between the lines and everything will make sense", Jack heard Mr. Johnson say calmly.
Another few minutes had pass as so many things were still running around in head. 'Look between the lines' kept replaying over and over in his mind as Mr. Johnson had a look of anticipation on his face wanting Jack to finally see the truth. 'I came to the office to talk about declining the offer. Why? Because of Kim. I knew there was someone more worthy for the opportunity. That person? Kim. And the one person who has always in my mind. Kim'. As everything came together in Jack's mind his facial expressions told Mr. Johnson that the puzzle pieces were coming together and it was all starting to make sense. Once everything clicked a smile grew on Jack's face.
"So, now do you know what the problem is?" Mr. Johnson asked with a slight smirk.
"The problem is that I don't want the scholarship anymore. It will give Kim a better chance. And besides I don't really it", Jack said proudly.
"And is that all?" Mr. Johnson asked.
"Yeah I think so. This is the right thing to do, right?" Jack asked looking for conformation.
"I can't tell what's right and what's not, but just to follow your heart and everything will be fine", Mr. Johnson finished with a smile. Jack nodded, got up to leave turning around one last time and said, "Thank you Mr. Johnson. For everything"
After leaving the office, Jack had a new mind set and actually felt 10 times better. He finally realized that Kim meant more to him than he knew and he was going to do the right thing because she deserved so much more and you do whatever you can for the people care about the most.
Please R&R and let me know what you think.
Now in the last two chapters I gave you chance to review without setting a limit but I was very saddened at the numbers because honestly I only got 5; 3 on one and 2 on the other. So now I want to try and pass 40 before I upload the next chapter, please!
Also I know that this chapter was not the best and sorry for that.
Thanks and until next time,
Missy xx
