Chapter 10: Make Up or Break Up

Kim's POV

As I walked into the dojo, no one was there. I couldn't stop thinking about Frank. I walked into the changing rooms and came out a few minutes later, in my gi. Jerry, Milton and Eddie had arrived, but no Jack. I was a little worried, until Rudy came in, clapping his hands. "Ok everyone, sparing time!" He turned to me. "Kim, you're with Jerry, Eddie you're with me, and Jack-" Rudy looked around and noticed Jack wasn't here. "Where is he?"

We all shrugged at the same time. "I don't know Rudy, the last time I saw him was in French sixth period." Milton said.

Rudy met my eyes for a moment, but I was as confused as he was. Rudy cleared his throat. "Ok, I guess Jack isn't here." He motioned for Jerry and me to get on the mat. "You too, you're up first."

Jerry and I faced each other, bowed, then took the fighting stance. I shot my fist towards him, but he managed to block that. It went on like that for a few minutes, until he grabbed my foot and twisted it, causing me to fall to the ground. There was a stunned silence for a moment. No one had ever beaten me except Jack. I shook my head to clear my thoughts and got up, a little embarrassed. I looked at Rudy. "Rudy, can I have the day off? I need to clear my thoughts," I said in a quiet voice.

Rudy glanced at me worried, but gave into my request. "Ok, Kim, see you tomorrow."

I grabbed my stuff and walked out the door. I wandered for a while, not knowing where I was going until I looked up. I was at Jack's house. I took a deep breath and walked up the steps. Should I tell Jack about Frank? Ah! I'm so confused! I rang to doorbell and waited.

Jack's POV

I was sitting on the couch, thinking about what Angel had said, when I heard the doorbell ring. I got up and looked out the window. It was Kim. I took a deep breath and opened the door.

There was no smile on her face, and her eyes were filled with worry. "Can I come in?"

I mumbled, "Sure."

We came in and she dropped her back by the door. Then we sat on the couch and stared at each other for a few moments. Kim decided to break the ice. "So, why weren't you at practice?"

I hung my head, not meeting her gaze. "I got . . . distracted."

When I lifted my head up I saw her eyes fill with anger. "Jack, tell me the truth."

I lost it. I stood up and started yelling. "Really Kim? You want to know why I wasn't at practice?" I took deep breaths, trying to calm myself, but it didn't work. Her eyes filled with confusion. "I walked into the mall, and guess what I see? I see my girlfriend kissing the guy who kidnapped her the other day! How do you think I felt?"

Her face turned chalkboard white. "Jack, I'm sorry. We were talking, and then he kissed me. I couldn't react." She looked me straight in the eyes. "Did you see the part where I pulled away and said that you were my boyfriend?"

I stared at her like she was crazy. "Are you kidding me? All I saw were you two kissing. You are lying." I said those last words with poison.

Kim stood up, her eyes filled with fire. "Jack, Frank kissed me and I pulled away." She took a step closer. "And I am not a liar!"

I looked her straight in the eyes and said, "Prove it."

Now she lost it. "ARE YOU KIDDING ME, JACK!? YOU ARE MY BOYFRIEND, NOT FRANK. I LOVE YOU, NOT THAT IDIOT!"

We both took deep breaths, trying to calm down. Silence filled the room for a little while, but it was broken by a small voice. "Jackie?"

Kim and I both turned and was might by the sight of Angel in tears. "Wh-y we-re yo-u two fig-ht-ing?"

My heart softened. "Angel, I'm sorry we were yelling. It's just . . . complicated."

Kim spoke. "Sorry Angel, we were fighting." She paused, staring into my eyes. "I was being an idiot, and your brother- well, your brother was being himself."

As she stared into my eyes, I suddenly believed everything Kim had told me. Kim would never lie to me, and I . . . I should have trusted her. We looked at Angel again.

She was just sitting on the stairs staring at us. Then, a smile spread across her face. "Ok, now to make up you need to kiss her."

We both stared at her with wide eyes. "What?" Kim and I said at the same time.

Angel gave us the don't mess with me look."I said, kiss her."

Suddenly a burst of happiness filled my chest, and I turned Kim around. "Well, you heard the angel."

Kim smiled, and we kissed.

A few moments later we broke apart, to find Angel looking at us. She smiled again. "I have done my job." With that she ran up the stairs, giggling like- well, giggling like a little girl.

Kim looked at me. "I'm sorry," she whispered.

"No, I'm sorry. I should have believed you from the start." I paused. "I just . . . I guess I was jealous."

She tilted her head. "Jealous of what?"

I sighed. "Jealous of Frank. He used to be your friend, and I could kind of tell you guys used to date." She blushed, proving my point. "I guess I have to get used to it." Then, I looked at her sparkling eyes. "I just have one request."

"Yeah? And what's that?"

I smiled mischievously. "Can I go beat up Frank now?"