*Jack*

It has been a week since I saved Kim from Brad's house. Brad is now in jail for women abusive. Things have been good here in Seaford and more importantly in my life. I couldn't help thinking about what Kim said the other night at Brad's house. "The one who supported you in going to Atlanta when I damn sure don't want you to go" That line kept running into my head. I didn't know what to do about my decision about Atlanta. I want to go to Atlanta but I also want to stay here. I decided to meet up with Kim and talk to her about this whole situation.

Jack: Hey Kim.

Kim: Hey. What you wanted to talk about?

Jack: My situation about Atlanta. A part of me wants to go but a part of me also wants me to stay.

Kim: (sighs) look Jack as much as it kills me to say this, go to Atlanta. Opportunities like this come only once in a lifetime. Take that chance and go to Atlanta Jack. It's your dream so go and make it a reality.

Jack: What about our dream and our future? What if the only reason I don't wanna go is because I'll miss a very important person.

Kim: You'll be fine. I believe in you.

I smiled and looked up and saw an angel with tears in her eyes. Kim looked upset and I didn't know why.

Jack: Kim what's wrong? Why are you crying?

Kim Oh (sniffles) it's nothing. I'm just really happy for you. I got to go my parents probably wondering where I am.

As soon as she started walking really fast, I said

Jack: Hey I thought we were going to hang out at the park... KIM!

Well that was strange. Was she upset that I might move to Atlanta? But then again, if she was the one leaving, I would be upset as well.

Kim left me alone so that leaves me walking home by myself. She got me thinking though. What if I stay here and pass up a one in a lifetime opportunity? What if I do leave and I come back and everything is not the same anymore? I don't wanna come back to Seaford in four years and have Kim not remembering who I am. I decided to call Jerry and get his opinion because girls thought are too complicated at times.

Jerry: Yo! What it do Jack?

Jack: Shut up Jerry. I don't know what to do here.

Jerry: Alright but it's gonna cost yah…

Jack: JERRY!

Jerry: Ok Ok. You seemed stressed out man.

Jack: I don't even know. I went to go talk to Kim about my decision on going to Atlanta it was strange. She told me to go but in her eyes, she seemed hurt. She told me nothing's wrong but I don't believe her.

Jerry: You know people should call u the stupid one instead of me.

Jack: What you mean? What are you talking about?

Jerry: Isn't it obvious? She likes you. She even might be in love with you. You're just the only one that doesn't see it.

Jack: You're lying. Kim doesn't like me. She only sees me as her brother and that's it.

Jerry: Well what about you? What do you think of her?

Jack: (sighs) Can you keep a secret?

Jerry: Sure.

Jack: The truth is I like Kim more than just friends.

Jerry: Finally, you admit that you like her.

Jack: Whatever. It's hard for me to admit it. I mean this is the girl I found on the streets and had saved from getting knocked up. She's been through too much. I've been there for her and it is probably weird for her to even have the thought of her liking me.

Jerry: Jack. It's time to grow some balls and tell her how you feel. You're not a little kid anymore. Your sixteen, you're about to go to one of the most top basketball training schools in the U.S. You don't know how awesome your life is dude. So what if you tell her you like her and she says no? At least she finally knows how you feel.

Jack: You know what, for the first time you're actually right. Maybe I should tell her at the airport.

Jerry: You sure you don't wanna do it right now?

Jack: Nah. I need some time to think. What if she does like me and I wanna stay and be with the girl I always wanted to be with?

Jerry: Well then that's your choice man. Either way she's never going to forget those last few emotional words you said to her.

Jack: (laughs) alright well it's getting late and I had a long day so I'll see you at school tomorrow.

Jerry: Alright night.

So what if she doesn't like me back? At least she knows that no matter how many girls I have dated, she was still in my heart. I'm way better than those assholes that she dated. She just needs to know, that she belongs with me.