More Than Friends…
You guys I'm sooo sorry! I know, I know you're getting tired of my excuses and apologies. I'm gonna be straight with you this time, I didn't feel like writing. Plus while on break I got a bit of writers block. Usually I think about what I want to happen next. This chapter is kind of the most important of them all and I couldn't put it all together in my head. ALSO, I've started more stories coming soon, AND other stories I haven't gotten a chance to continue so I've been a busy busy writer. So if I'm ever delayed, I don't do purposely.
Sorry if it's long. Thank you very much for the great reviews by the way, enjoy ;)
I thought about telling Jack about the kiss. Then I thought about our past with Lance. He almost screwed up our relationship BIG TIME. ...But we're all 17 we can deal with it. We aren't kids anymore. It's a stage kiss, not a real kiss. Jack should get that right? ...I'll just tell him later, we're having so much fun here, together, right now. If I told him it would kill the mood. But if I don't tell him sooner it won't do us any good. I mean what if I hold it off, I might forget. Then the night off opening night he sees us kiss and walks out. Cant have that happen. I'll just bring it up in some conversation.
"So, how was work?" I asked, drinking water. Jack is a helper at a dojo downtown. Just like me, but I was off today. We're still training with Rudy and the guys though.
"It was good actually. I had to to train the beginners today and it was one, little blonde headed girl. She looked so cute, sweet, and harmless. Then when she fought a guy ten times bigger then her, she was a ninja. Even I was scared" he said and we laughed. "She reminded me of you" he smiled. "Sweet and innocent on the outside, viscous on the inside" he smirked.
"Shut up!" I hit him playfully. We both laughed. "That's what you love about me though" I got up, went to the other side of the table and sat on his lap.
"Yes it is. You are always gonna be the love of my life" he wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed my neck.
"I know" I giggled. "Here lets take a picture" I got out my phone. We both smiled at the camera and it flashed. I brought it back down to look at it. "Adorable!" I say. "I'm posting this on facebook" I tapped my phone a few times. 'Surprise dinner with the love of my life , asked me to prom . #HellYeah !'
"So Jack...honey.." I got more adjusted on his lap and but my arm around his shoulders "um, what if I were to tell you that..certain characters in the play were to make..romantic contact..?" I slowly heaved it in.
He squinted his eyes at me "Details" he said.
"Um, ok...Mr. Hanson said, Sally and Joesph have to..kiss" I smiled and bat my eyes. He looked at me for a second, then thought, then his eyes widened.
"NO! Nooooo,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,NO,NO,NO,NO!" he yelled, swiftly removing his arms from my waist and putting his hands up.
I talked over his no's "But Jack, it's not like it's a real kiss!" I yelled. He sighed and looked away. I turned sideways on his lap to face him. "Sweetie you know I love you and only you. Believe me I do NOT want to kiss him. I protested to Mr. Hanson and everything but he didn't budge. We're gonna have to deal with it" I said.
"Kim that dude almost broke us up-" he started.
"Three years ago babe" I looked at him. He looked down. "I love you Jack David Hamlin. I only want your lips on mine. That kiss...will mean nothing. NOTHING. Because I'm only in love with you. You know I don't like Lance and I never will. You mean so much to me in my life, that kiss will be forgotten with in hours-minutes-seconds. It'll be acting, faking with him, but when we do this.." I leaned in and kissed him as softly and as passionately as I could, happy he kissed back, then pulled away a few seconds later "there's no faking that. Cause guess what? I love you, not Lance. As long as this bracelet is on my wrist, I belong to you. Now, I need you to trust me, and I need you to be mature. For me...ok?" I looked him deep in his eyes.
He smiled "Ok" he leaned in and softly french kissed me for a while. I was kind of shocked but I enjoyed it. I ran my hands through his hair as he put his hand on my thigh. We did that for so long I forgot where we were and what time it was. My phone went off and it shocked me a little so I bit Jack's lip on accident. Jack looked at me and laughed "Answer your phone" he smiled. I pecked his lips one more time and reached to grab it.
I saw what time it was, "Shit-" I said under my breath, then I answered the phone. "-Hello?" I said trying to sound casual.
"Kimberly Crawford, it's 11:00, where are you?" my mom screamed. I looked at Jack and rolled my eyes.
"Uh, mom, I'm at Grace's, I'm sorry we lost track of time. I'm on my way home" I lied.
"Ok, hurry up. We're gonna have to talk when you get home" she hung up. I looked at my phone and saw that she hung up. I looked over at Jack and smirked.
"I'm fucked" I got up and put my phone in my purse.
"I'm sorry sweetie" he said, getting up too. I shook my head.
"It was worth it. This night was amazing. Thank you" I pecked his lips lightly and started walking out of the park with him.
He smiled. "I'm glad you enjoyed yourself babe. You want me to drive you home?" he asked. I looked at him with a 'Seriously?' face. He laughed.
"Ahh, you would use sarcasm at this time" I smiled.
He stopped me, wrapped his arms around my waist, and kissed my cheek "But that's what you love about me" he mocked me from earlier. I pulled away from him, laughing.
"You ass!" I yelled.
"Chill, pottymouth" he smiled. He grabbed my hips and kissed my passionately. "I love you, see you tomorrow"
"Love you too" I walked away.
Four years, still going strong.
So, tonight's opening night for SallyMae. I just wanna take a chance to say...I CAN NOT DO THIS! I mean, we're sold out, it's a full house. My families here, Jack's family is here, Grace's family is here, and the whole cheer squad and football team is here. I can't go out there! What if I mess up? I'm gonna be the joke of the whole school!
I locked myself in my dressing room and sat there in my pink stripped, tight fabric dress. I am TERRIFIED.
I could hear everyone walking past my dressing room calling me wondering where I was. Soon they figured out I was in here and tried to get in. Or they tried to talk me into coming out. Then I heard a familiar voice.
"Hey, open up!" he said. "Come on Kim it's me, Lance. Open up, everyone's gone"
I got up and swung the door open "I'm so scared!" I cried. "It's way too many people out there!" I yelled. He hugged me.
"Hey hey hey, listen. Just...think about it as a cheer tournament. Go out there and kick some ass!" he said. I giggled. "Kim you are an amazing actress and you've got a great future ahead of you. Don't blow it all up because of the amount of people out there. They're here to see a good show, and you being you, that's what you're gonna give them!" he said. I smiled at him.
"You're a good guy when you want to be, Lance" I asked. He smiled and nodded.
"Whatever it takes to make you happy" he said.
I sensed a sign of flirtation coming on and slowly slid out of his arms and started running to the stage "Wish me luck!" I kept running.
"Good luck!" he yelled to me.
-Train pulling in- -Sally enters-
Sally: Ohh. Where is Sunflower! -running frantically-
Joesph: -Bumps into her- Oh miss I'm -looks at Sally flirtatiously smiling- Very, very sorry. Good to see I didn't bump all the beauty out of you
Sally: -Blushes- You are very kind. Uh, sir would you happen to know where Sunflower avenue is?
Joesph: I do. I could take you there if you like
Sally: Well I don't just hop in the car with any stranger. May I ask of who I'm speaking to?
Joesph: -Smiles- Joesph...Joesph Anderson. You must be Sally
Sally: How'd you know?
Joesph: Your sister told the whole avenue of your arrival. You're as beautiful as she says
Sally: -Smiling- Why thank you Mr. Anderson. Shouldn't we be going? -they walk away-
Well the play went great! I got a standing ovation, and so many flowers and compliments. And the kiss at the end, Jack wasn't mad. He saw it was nothing and let it go.
One important night down four more to go.
Prom night...SO STRESSED! Yesterday all of the "Formal Movie Night" prom decorations were delivered late so we were working till 1 am! I have bags under my eyes and my hair is a total mess! Jack forgot to pick up the corsage and boutonniere. The heel to my shoe broke, my car isn't working, My professional makeup artist sister is nowhere to be found...the only thing I have left that's good about this day is my dress.
I picked out the most amazing prom dress! It's silky pink with gems on the front chest(in my profile). I look amazing in it. I can't wait for Jack to see. I've been waiting for my senior prom all my life. My dad always told me he would pass down something from the family, but they had to wait.
On the phone with Grace this morning she told me "You're way to stressed Kim! Everything will be fine you need to calm down or else you're gonna form pimples. Trust me everything with fall into place in time. Just...calm down"
"I can't Grace! I need this night to be perfect! This is the second to last time I'll be in high school! It's the last time I'll get to be young, wild, and free with all of my friends around me! Nothing can go wrong!"
"Ok look. I made a spa appointment for us at 3. I'll come pick you up, they fix your bags, do your hair, redo your nails, and give you a relaxing massage, and we should be done by 5. By then Amy will be back a she'll be able to do your makeup. Your mom will fix the back heel to your shoe, Jack will have the corsage and boutonniere, we'll pull up in the the limo, take pictures and be on our way to the AMAZING prom you and the committee worked so hard on to finish. Everything will be FINE Kim. Trust me as long as you're not running around screaming, you'll get your perfect prom" she said. It felt so good to hear that come from someone else's mouth. You know what she's right. Everything will fine I just have to relax. And that's what I'm gonna do.
Jack's POV
Kim sounded super mad I forgot about the corsage and boutonniere. I was at the hospital with my grandmother and I totally forgot I called and asked them to put it on hold. They've been on hold for 3 whole weeks. God I'm so stupid, I'm about to ruin Kim's night. I want her to have fun and enjoy herself tonight. It will be the last time we get to see our friends. I mean Milton's joining the military, and Eddie's moving to Maryland to Major in Physical Health and Fitness. I was gonna miss our bunch. Even though I would still have Kim, Jerry, and Grace, it wouldn't be the same with out them.
I rushed to the florist store to pick them up. Thankfully they were still there I still had to pay a fine for keeping the on hold for so long. After that I went to pick up my tux. Now I'm headed home to get ready.
Boy this night is gonna be busy.
Kim's POV
Jack: I'm in the limo with Jerry, Milton, and Eddie on my way to your house :))
Kim: I'm really nervous Jack
Jack: Why?
Kim: What if something goes wrong?
Jack: Nothing will go wrong honey. Just calm down. I bet you look beautiful
Kim: You're correct
Jack: Haha, glad I passed
Kim: Me too. You mom, sisters, and mother just got here
Jack: I'm almost there too. See you soon ;)
Kim: Ok, :)
The girls were talking and giggling, watching Amy do my hair and makeup. Amy was just finishing putting on my lipgloss. The guy with the camera was taking pictures while I was getting ready. She smiled at me. "You're done" she said. The girls jumped and squealed. "Mom!" she yelled for mom to come see. She was talking to all of the parents that showed up to take pictures with us since we had the professional cameras.
Mom came upstairs yelling down to Jacks mom "Always, Jane!" she walked into my room smiling and laughing, then when she looked at me her face faded. She shook her head "Stand up..". I smiled and did as told. I saw her eyes start to glisten. "Oh Amy, she looks...gorgeous" she weeped. Amy smiled in satisfaction. "I'll be right back stay here" she rushed out of the room. I looked at Amy and she smiled wider.
When mom re-entered the room, she had something in her hand. "This was your dads moms. He was gonna give it to you but..." she suddenly got quiet, then she walked behind me and put the necklace around me neck.
"Look at yourself Kimmy" Amy smiled. I turned around at looked at myself in the full length mirror. The camera guy snapped another picture. I gasped.
The dress looked very fitted from my chest to my feet. My hair flowed from my back to both my shoulders, my brown highlights curled but my blonde highlights straightened. I had on chandelier diamond earrings that matched perfectly with the necklace. I just realized soft light pink looks great on me. My heels made me look tall, though this would just make me the same height as Jack. They were sling backs with diamonds on the toe.
"Wow" I said amazing. "...Thank you Mom! Thank you Amy!" I hugged them.
"Anytime sis" she laughed and hugged back. I saw another flash.
"You're welcome sweetie" mom said. Then the doorbell rang. "That must be your date" she smiled. "And all of you other beautiful ladies dates. Well lets go beautifuls!" she said. We all giggled.
She had also done Grace, Julie, and Alexa's hair and makeup too.
Grace was going with Jerry. They became a couple about a year and a half after me and Jack. Though they've been on and off A LOT, they actually suited each other. Both of them have nasty attitudes, but sick game and good looks. She made it official last month that they weren't gonna break up anymore. Cause he made it official that he loved her. I'm glad my best friend found a guy that can put up with her crazy, colorful, but sweet personality. Tonight she has on a light greenish-teal high low dress, with ruffles on the ends. She had on a casual peace necklace to match the peace ring Jerry bought her for their anniversary, and string diamond earrings. Her heels were brownish gold but teal lining. For her makeup she had on just a little bit of light green eye shadow, black eyeliner and mascara, pink glittery blush, and clear lip gloss. She looked amazing.
Julie was going with Milton of course. The cutest nerdy couple I've ever hung out with in my life! Me and Julie don't always get along because sometimes she's a little bit of a...well...a psychopath! But for the sake of Milton I've learned to keep my temper down and not pummel her to pieces. Milton still hasn't told her he's joining the military. He said he doesn't want to tell her till after graduation. Hope that works out. She looked really beautiful though. She had on a gorgeous white, high low, strapless, flowy dress with silver lining on the very top. She had on glittery silver heels, her hair was loosely curled, and she didn't have on her glasses. For jewelry she had on diamond heart earrings and a heart necklace. Her makeup was sparkly and silver and white. She could totally pass for a model.
Alexa was going with Eddie. She is a mixed, slim, talented, and beautiful 17 year old. Her mom is black but her dad is white. She was more like her dad though her complexion matched her mom, light but tanned brown. She just got here for senior year. She was one of the lead roles in SallyMae with me. She was Etta, the girl who was an amazing singer, and one day she was offered a record deal but her grandmother wouldn't let her sing. I was hanging out with her and Grace at the mall to get to know her and she told me she had a crush on him. I remember the look me and Grace had on our faces when she told us. But at that time Eddie had lost a lot of weight, and he just recently got his braces off. So Grace and I played match maker and they became an item. She was moving to Maryland with him to go to the same college but major in Music/Voice. But anyways she had on a short, tight, sparkly, hot pink, scoop neck dress. It revealed half her back, though her pretty and long flat ironed hair covered her back anyway. She had on diamond hoop earrings, and a matching necklace. For shoes she had on silver metal heels, and her makeup was very light but hot pink. She was gonna be getting up on stage and singing a couple songs for dance music. I swear she's gonna be famous one day, she's got a beautiful voice.
We all walked down the stairs one by one. Alexa went first, then Julie, finally me. Eddie couldn't speak about Alexa, Milton fainted about Julie, and Jack couldn't take his eyes off me. When I got to him he just said "Wow". I laughed and blushed. "In all four years of being with you Kim Crawford you have never looked so beautiful. You don't need the makeup at all though" he said. I laughed and blushed again.
Once they got Milton back to consciousness, he said to Julie "Juliecins you look like a run away angel from heaven" he smiled and kissed her on the cheek.
"Eddie? Eddie?" Alexa snapped in his face. "Eddie sweetheart wake up!". He didn't budge. So when we started to take pictures, he moved but his face expression never changed. Him and Alexa are picky about where they kiss, who they're with, and how they do it. They don't really like getting all lovey-dovey in public so we were kind of surprised when she got frustrated with him not waking up, and she kissed him. Not just any kiss, a french kiss. The camera man took a picture of them kissing. Everyone was a little disturbed and uncomfortable, especially Alexa and Eddie's parents, but he came RIGHT BACK to earth!
"Whoa!" he said. She smiled.
"You back?" she asked smirking. He nodded.
"Alexa sweetie you look gorgeous" he said. She smiled and kissed him on the cheek.
"Thanks bae" she smiled at him sweetly.
After that we exchanged corsages and boutonnieres and took more pictures with everyone, then we hopped in the limo on our way to prom!
"Eeepp I'm so excited!" Alexa smiled.
"Me too!" I said back too her.
"Well I'm sure you and the committee put together an awesome prom" Jack smiled at me.
"I sure hope so..." I said under my breath, looking away.
"Well I know so" Jack said sweetly. I turned back around to face him. I lightly giggled.
"You always know what to say huh?" I whispered leaning closer to his lips. He nodded. I bit my bottom lip.
"Always" he smiled and pecked my lips, then went back in to kiss me a few seconds more. It was soft and slow...
"Can you all do that somewhere else...like when we get to the school...in a janitors closet" Milton said disgusted. We pulled away and blushed. Then we looked over and saw Jerry and Gracie practically eating each others faces off. "GUYS THAT IS GROSS, PLEASE STOP!" Milton squirmed uncomfortably. I couldn't help but notice Milton's bee acting a little off today.
Jerry pulled away and pierced at Milton "I can't kiss the most beautiful girl in the world on the most important night of her life, to cheer her up?" he said.
"Aawwoh, baby!" Grace smiled, and pulled his face to hers and they started making out again.
I started searching through my purse for a tissue. I found a small box with a sticky note on it.
"Ukk" Milton groaned.
I read the note:
" JUST IN CASE!
Amy "
I looked at the box. "TROJAN" was what it read in bold print. My eyes widened. AMY GAVE ME CONDOMS! Oh my god! I quickly closed my purse and sat back calm and cool, like nothing happened.
"I think Milton's just jealous cause Julie won't give him none of that" Jack snorted. Everybody laughed but Milton, me, and Julie. I smacked Jacks leg and glared at him. Julie blushed, but in an angry sort of way.
"Oh really?" Julie said. She reached over, grabbed Milton's face and kissed him on the lips.
"Oh brother" Eddie mumbled.
"Muah!" Julie pulled away leaving Milton stunned. Julie looked up, smiled, and nuzzled noses with him. Milton was still shocked.
"Oh Julie, how I love you!" Milton said hugging her.
"Awww" Me, Alexa, and Grace squealed. The guys just laughed.
"Pathetic" Jerry shook his head. Milton gave him a death glare. We all laughed again.
We walked into the school and we were directed into the cafeteria. Before we walked in it was like a movie premiere night, so we were walking on a read carpet and stopped at a sign that said "Seaford High School Prom 2011" and around it was black, purple and white ribbons and balloons. Ok that turned out good. Our cafeteria that we use during the day is less then half the size it turns into at night when you get rid of the kitchen. The kitchen is built-in. Cool right?
So when we walked in there was some many people already here. To my right was the prom photography pictures. The background had a purple colored print, with camera, and movie tapes.
When you keep walking you get to the dance floor. A lot of my friends saw me and waved, and complimented my dress, I did the same back to them. Jerry, Grace, Alexa, Eddie, Milton, Julie, and Jack wanted to stay on the dance floor. I told them "I'll be right back, I just have to check everything else out". They all replied "K" and I went to the gym.
There was a big screen and a stand with a mic and trophies. This is where we are going to do awards. Awards like "Cutest Couple" "Mostly Likely To Be An Athlete" "Most Likely To Be A Superstar" "Most Likely To Be A Trendsetter" etc. I looked at the stands. They had red, soft, tablecloth on them and a little bit of glitter. Then the walls had purple and white ribbons on them. And the floor had little shiny cut outs of disco balls, movie camera, and movie tapes. It looked even more gorgeous with the glow of the night coming through the gym windows. Man I'm gonna miss this place...
"Good job prom committee leader. Everything looks amazing" Jack walked in and put his hands in his pockets. I fiddled with the fabric on my dress.
"Yeah I know" I looked around once more, walking closer to him.
"I'm glad you got through the day with tearing your hair out" he joked.
"Hahaha very funny. I just...I just wanted my last night to be perfect...or something close to it" I added. We were face to face now
"Well mine is...you're here" he wrapped his arms around my waist pecked my lips.
I giggled and blushed, then threw my arms around his neck. "I'm glad" and we went in for a deeper kiss.
He pulled away after a while, "I believe there's a dance floor waiting for us?" he massaged my hips. I smiled and gave him another wet kiss.
"Let's GO!"
We danced for about 45 minutes and had sooo much fun. "Ohhh snap, this is my JAM!" I moved people out of the way so I could badly dance in the middle of the floor like a retard. Jack kind of backed away, unsure if he should keep dancing with me, then I guess he decided he had nothing to lose and we were both making fools of ourselves.
"Everyone it's time for the award show! So can we all just step into the gym and we'll get started!" Amanda stepped of the stage and we all followed her.
Reader's POV
"The cutest couple nominees are... Grason and Leah" there was a picture of Grason and Leah hugging from the side. Everyone clapped.
"Brian and Ally" there was a picture of Brian smiling at the camera and Ally kissing his cheek. Everyone clapped even more.
"Jerry and Grace" there was a picture of Grace sitting on Jerry's shoulders in her cheer uniform doing a cheer punch with one hand and the other hand resting on Jerry's head. Jerry was holding her legs and smiling up at her while she was smiling down at him. People started to cheer.
"and Jack and Kim" there was a picture of Jack holding Kim from the back and crossing his arms with his hands on her hips, while she was holding his arms. They were both looking at the camera and smiling. Everybody looked back at them and cheered and clapped.
"And the winner is.." she picked the piece of paper out of the envelope. "Who else! Jack and Kim!" she yelled. Their picture reappeared on the screen. They walked up there holding hands and waving.
Jack grabbed the award "Uhh.. thank you all for voting for us. Uh, it means a lot. Kim's been the love of my life since the 10th grade and it's amazing that you all can see that so thank you" Jack said into the mic.
Everybody 'Awww'ed.
Kim smiled and added "What he said" everybody laughed.
"So um, it was a rule made that who ever won cutest couple had to kiss, so..." Amanda smiled at them.
Jack and Kim were shocked and smiling. They had to kiss in front of everyone! The audience started to chant "KISS! KISS! KISS! KISS!" so they did. And not just a peck, a real kiss.
Everybody 'Aww'ed again. They walked off, and back to their seats.
"The runner ups were Jerry and Grace" Amanda said. Everybody clapped.
For the rest of the time the did the awards then it was time for the king and queen awarding, and dance.
"Ooo, I hope we win" Julie said hopeful.
"Yeah.." Milton looked down.
"Milton sweetie you've been acting weird all night, what's wrong?" Julie looked at him worried.
"Well Julie...I've been keeping something from you.." Milton couldn't look her in the eyes.
She tried to get him to. "Tell me. I can take it"
He looked at her unsure. "Well.."
"So our king and queen for tonight is..." there was a drum roll.
"I've decided to join the military and I'm leaving next week" Milton said. Julie stared at him.
"Julie and Milton!" Amanda said. Everyone clapped and cheered, looking at them.
Julie looked out and saw she won. She gulped and fake smiled, even though she was on the verge of tears. She brushed her lap and stood. Milton followed behind her.
Once they got up on stage, Amanda put the crowns on their heads and smiled. Julie went up to the mic to speak. Everything got quiet. Right then her tears got the best of her and her throat suddenly felt blocked. She looked around. The only thing she could manage to say was "Uh...can you excuse me for a second?" and she rushed out of the room, her tears falling right as she got to the door. "Julie!" Milton ran after her.
Can you guys handle sex scenes? You can right? I might do one. Depends on my readers. We're all mature right? The next chapter might be a little mature so I'm just warning you.
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