Dear JanuaryWords,
1. I never said she was perfect at everything, it is obvious she has flaws. I'm good at a lot of things but I have a lot of flaws, that's okay.
2. She is 'suppose' to deal with everything so well and I make her so "strong".. her self demeanor is falling apart with real life problems that could happen. And yes, she is strong, but everyone is strong in their own way, even if they don't know it.
3. I never told the readers her father beats her, it was implied but the story is not complete.
4. "Having her perfect at everything is unrealistic?" This IS fanfiction, if I wanted her to get shot in the forehead and live I could if I wanted to but I won't because I choose not too and that's wrong.
5. "The whole everyone loves her is annoying you?" SORRY for not PM you to make sure it fit your needs. Kim has CLEAR enemies. Yes the school population likes her buts that's only because they are friends with her. You have no idea, hell I have NO idea what happens in college, Sorry if I made it seem out to be the whole thousands population.
6. "Be more descriptive" How much more descriptive do you want me to get? I have over 100k in this story...
7. I don't know who Mary-Sue is so...yeah
Sorry if I came across rude in any way, for some reason your review really bothered me. Sorry if took offense in anyway, I was just trying to get across your statements and why I didn't agree with them! Thanks for your honest opinion though! :)
CHAPTER 14
KIM'S POV
Did he just ask me to dance?
I don't know what to think right now. I thought he didn't dance, I should feel honored right?
"I can't" I reply sadly.
He looks genuinely upset as his smile faltered
" Why not?"
" I have a bum leg.." I looked down.
He got down on my level, keeling.
He took his hand and brought my chin up and I looked at him.
" Forget that thing is even there, we don't do anything fancy, just sway. Come" He lifted me up and basically carried me to the dance floor.
It seems that I have forgotten how to dance.
He lifted my right hand, slowly and placed it on his shoulder with his left on my waist. Then gently guided my left hand into his.
I look down and stared at my feet, wondering my limits. Worried to go too far and do something stupid.
" Hey" I look and meet him " Don't look down." I nod numbly and look around.
" People are staring.." I whisper becoming self conscious at people's confusion
" Don't look at them either."
" You sound like my old dance teacher" I chuckle
" Don't change the subject"
" Is that a new ceiling?" I look up
He chuckles, " So much for that" I look at him, smiling
We stare for a while then my face changes into pain.
" are you okay?" he says frantically
" I knew I shouldn't have done this" I wince putting my weight on my good leg
" Hey... it's okay. Look at me" I do so, he smiles
" I got you" he lifts my leg onto his foot.
" Are you trying to quote Twilight or something..?" I chuckle
" DO you NOT want me to?"
" I would have thought you would have been more original but the attempt is still cute"
" I try" he shrugs
I look around the gym again and more people are staring..
" Jack..."
" Hmm?"
" Why are they staring?"
He shrugs
" Jack." I say firmly
" Because they're jealous I'm dancing with you, THE Kim Crawford"
" I have a feeling you're now changing the subject... Because you don't.."
" Dance?.. Well if you ask me, I'm not dancing, I'm swaying, sorta" he chuckles
" Why don't you dance?" I ask again
He stays quiet for some time.
" Jack?" I whisper, we've stopped "dancing" a while ago and we just held eachother.. Did I cross the line?
" My parents don't approve, per say." he states
" Don't approve? That's absurd, my mom supports me?"
" Well my mom WOULD have but .."
" What do you mean by WOULD have?" I ask softly
We're silent
" I'm sorry, I didn't know..." She's dead my mind finished
" It's okay. It's just, when she.. passed. My family became broken. Never would have thought my own father, my role model would break so hard. Then my brother attempting to take the 'father' position and failing. My little sister being too young to understand. Then my father wanting us to forget everything and be the 'perfect' child. Being doctors or lawyers..."
" And dancing didn't fit the picture.." I finished
He wouldn't look at me, so I gave him a hug. I big one
" I understand"
" But you see, you don't understand. You don't understand having your father think you aren't the perfect son, like my older brother. 'Dancing is a woman's duty, not a man's' he would say. My brother no longer considering me his brother. Then my lost little sister being told that I'm inquisitive to be a Brewer. First losing her mother, now the only female in the home, then losing her brother?" he stops
" I may not understand having siblings because I AM an only child. But I do understand what it's like to have a single parent bail on you when the other disappears." I whisper back
" No... not when your own father 'accidentally' kills his own wife then expecting his two boys to cover for him to the police." he spat
I untangle from the hug " At least you have a father" I say seriously
" AT least you have a mother" he counters
My mouth is agape. " Look, I'm sorry but don't get pissy at me right now"
" You're right, I'm sorry.. It's just been...*sigh*
" Bottled up for so long?" I finish and he looks up
" Yeah? How'd you-"
" My father is in prison"
We're both silent from what we both just told eachother
" I think your mother would've been proud of you" I whisper
He looks at me with a look I can't place. " Think so?"
" Think so? Look at yourself, I've been told you're an amazing dancer, she obviously gave you the genes because you have people fawning over you, you have amazing friends and Jerry who would take a bullet for you in a heartbeat. You are a man, Jack. And if your so called family can't accept it, I do. And I'm sure if the Warriors knew, they would too. We like you for who are, not who you try to be." I say honestly.
He stares at me for some time. Probably absorbing what I told him
Suddenly, he wrapped me in a huge bear hug that I gladly returned
" Thank you" he whispers in my hair
" It's no problem-"
" No, thank you. For everything. For sticking around, wanting to figure me out, everything. I'm glad you're in my life, I may not have many people in my life that understand me but I'm glad you're one of them" he whispers and squeezes more
I literally couldn't respond, he was squeezing me to hard.
" Can't.. breathe"
" Sorry" he loosens his grip.
" It's okay" I chuckle
" I actually feel a little better, now that I told someone... Kim?"
" Hmm?"
" Would you mind hanging out later? Like alone?... I want to tell you everything.." he whispers seriously.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't shocked " I'd be honored" I smile and he returns it
He pulls away and holds my shoulders " Thank you"
" Apologize again and I'm gonna smack you"
" Thank you" he says playfully, I slap his shoulder.
Our chuckling dies down to where we are having a staring contest, soon enough we're both leaning in, as if reading each others mind.
I close my eyes in anticipation and I feel our noses brush, I feel him smile.
" Ya know, I thought you had a date?" he says
I smile, " And I'm with him" I reply
I guess that was all he had to hear because he pulled me in and kissed me. It was sweet, like all the other times, I have no other way to explain our kisses.. they're just sweet.
You could say we started to makeout but without tongue, if that's possible.
I don't recall how long we stood there, kissing. But I do remember being roughly pushed away, much to both our displeasure.
" What the..?" I hear hear Jack
I turn around to see my 'real' date.
Brody
" Brody?" I question
" What the hell are you doing with.. him" he gestures to Jack
" Who Jack?"
" No, your fucking dress"
Well, he was drunk...
" Brody, listen."
" No, YOU listen" he slurs " I ask you to be MY date and you ditch me?"
" Actually-"
" I thought we were something but I guess you don't feel the same."
" Would you stop and listen for a minute?" I say louder
" What?" he spat
" Where were you when I was in the hospital last night?"
Silence
" Where were you when I'm your 'date' aren't the men suppose to go to the woman's home to pick them up? Where were you then?"
Silence
" Where have you been?"
" Look, blondie, I'm here now so come dance with me"
" Brody, you're drunk"
" Nawww, just some.. uh.. drinks, ya know.. the punch in the bowl stuff.."
" Brody, you need to leave" I say calmly
He suddenly grabs my arm forcefully " You are my date and you will do as such" he says darkly, I yank away.
" Brody, let go... Brody, you're hurting me"
I guess that's all Jack needed to hear to interfere.
" Brody, go home" Jack demands
Brody points his finger on Jack's chest, " Look, you piece of shit, she is MY date and I intend on having her, all night long"
I cringe at the thought.. a little naughtily...
" No, you're not. You're not thinking straight, walk away." Jack states again
Brody ignores him and stands directly infront of me.
" Brody"
" Kim"
We stare at eachother, I can't place his emotion in his eyes..
He takes a step back.
" Whatever, you can have her anyway, she was too needy anyhow" Brody says slurry and stomps away only to turn around and point to me.
" This isn't over." then he walked away
Jack turns to me, " Are you okay?"
I nod, " of course, he's just drunk, he doesn't know what he's saying anyway. I'll to him tomorrow and patch things up."
" You, Kim, are TOO nice sometimes"
I shrug, " That's not necessarily a bad thing all the time"
" Touche"
" Can we go sit down?" I ask
" Leg?"
I nodded. Suddenly, Jack swooped me up and carried me back to our table.
" Jack!" I said shakily
" What? Scared?"
" NO... just startled"
" Yeah okay" he replies as I sit down and he does the same.
" You look beautiful" he says out of the blue.
I look down at my appearance, I can't believe I made it here in the first place.
I shook my head " Nah, it's just-"
" Don't deny it"
" I mean, of course I look nice, I bought the dress. I wouldn't buy something I don't like"
" I'm guessing that would be your whole wardrobe?"
" What's that suppose to mean?"
" Nothing. nothing at all..."
I eyed him suspiciously.
" I was complementing your wardrobe" he chuckles
I blush now feeling dumb " Thanks.. wait, you notice?"
" What's not to notice? You stand out like a green thumb... but in a good way"
" Thanks" i blushed again
" Are your feet more interesting or something?" he questions as i shook my head up nodding furiously
" No no no, not at all, just ...flattered"
" Mhmmmmm" he eyed me and I couldn't help but chuckle.
" KIIIMMMM!" a voice shouted
I turned my head to see the one and only, Nicole
"Hey Ni-" i was interrupted by a bone crushing hug from her.
" I missed you too?" I said breathlessly
" You made it! I knew you couldn't resist over here" she pointed towards Jack and we blush.
"KIM! I LOVE your dress! Seaford Pride?"
I look down at myself again, Royal blue, silver and white, Seaford colors.
" I guess so" i smile
" I'm stealing your dress"
" But I'm wearing it?"
" Maybe not tonight, but it WILL be mine" I can't tell if she's joking or not, so I chuckle awkwardly only to be attacked again by more people, my field hockey girls.
Heather, Rebecca, Dominique, Chelsea, Jennifer, Christina, Samantha, and Lucy with their respectful dates.
They greet me, hug me, and just fawn over me. Asking me if I was well and how I was and such.
" Come on Kim, come on the dance floor with us!" Jenn says. Nicole shoved you as she was scolding her.
" Nevermind.." she said softly.
" It's okay, let's go." I motioned towards the floor
They raised an eyebrow, " Are you sure?" NIcole asked
" Of course, just help me over there"
" What about jjjaaacccckkkk?" they say at the same time
We all turn to him and he's deep red, flabbergasted.
" Forget him, he can have a break from Kim, he's a hog anyway" Dominique jokes as they walk towards the dance floor.
" GUYS" I yell and they turn around.
" Come and help me" I chuckle
The do as instructed and now we're in a circled just being silly as I have Heather for support.
[AN: when the dancers dance, just imagine street dancing, step up the streets/revolution, anything street :)]
[T-Pain]
Mmmmmmmm
Let me talk to em
Let me talk to em
Mmmmmmm
Let me talk to em
C'mon!
We all looked at eachother, this was the song. We were like 5 year olds at a candy store. If you don't love this song,
Get Out.
Shawty had them apple bottom jeans (jeans)
Boots with the fur (with the fur)
The whole club was lookin at her
She hit the flo (she hit the flo)
Next thing u kno
Shawty got low low low low low low low low
Everyone in the gym got low except our little group.. awkward. But we laughed
Them baggy sweat pants
And the reeboks with the straps (with the straps)
We pointed at our heels, close enough
She turned around and gave that big booty a slap (heeey)
We smacked our butts, laughing hysterically.
She hit the flo (she hit the flo)
Next thing u kno
Shawty got low low low low low low low low
People got low again, some losing their dress in the process.
[Flo Rida]
I ain't never seen somethin that'll make me go
This crazy all night spendin mah dough
Had the million dolla vibe and a body to go
Them birthday cakes they stole the show
So sexual
She was flexible professional
Drinkin nexenol
Hold up do i see what i think i whoa
Did her thing seen shawty get low
Ain't the same when its up that close
Make it rain i'm makin it snow
Work the pole i gotta bang bro
Ima say that i perfer the no clothes
I'm into that i love women exposed
She threw it back at me i gave her mo
Cash ain't a problem i kno where it go
During Flo Rida's verse, a circle was made in the middle of the gym. We made our way over there and we saw a dude breakdancing. This was the perfect song for it. He looked like a junior, with blue on. He was popping, locking, dropping and getting low.
[T-Pain]
She had them apple bottom jeans (jeans)
Boots with the fur (with the fur)
The dancer rubbed his hands up his pants and pointed at his shoes.
The whole club was lookin at her
We all pointed at the circled dancer
She hit the flo (she hit the flo)
Next thing u kno
Shawty got low low low low low low low low
He went down in a robotic way, which looked really cool by the way. When he hit the bottom he began swinging his leg in a circular motion and jumping over it with his other foot.. We clapped.
He stood and did a backflip.
Them baggy sweat pants
And the reeboks with the straps (with the straps) -cue pointing-
She turned around and gave that big booty a slap (heeey) -cue slapping but-
She hit the flo (she hit the flo) -cue guy going low again-
Next thing u kno
Shawty got low low low low low low low low
This time the guy stayed on the ground but another guy, probably a friend of his jumped over him and started a different hip hop routine. We "wooed" in approval. His excerpt was different, but there is nothing wrong with being different.
[Flo-Rida]
Hey shawty what i gotta do to get u home
My jeans filled with guap and they ready for showin
Cadillacs laid back for the sexy grown
Patron on the rocks that'll make u moan
1 stack (come on) 2 stacks (come on) 3 stacks (come on)
Now thats 3 grand
What u think i'm playin baby girl i'm the man
I'm dealin rubber bands
Thats when i threw her legs on my shoulders
I knew it was over
That henny and cola got me like a soldier
She ready for rover, i couldn't control her
So lucky on me i was just like clover
Shawty was hot like a toaster
Sorry but i had to fold
Like a pornography poster
She showed her
He ended his routine with him spinning on his head then turning into somehow spinning back on his feet. I can do it, I don't know how I can do it, I just can though.
[T-Pain]
Apple bottom jeans (jeans)
Boots with the fur (with the fur) -cue pointing-
The whole club was lookin at her -we pointed at the new dancer-
She hit the flo (she hit the flo)
Next thing u kno
Shawty got low low low low low low low low -cue people getting low-
Them baggy sweat pants
And the reeboks with the straps (with the straps)
She turned around and gave that big booty a slap (heeey)
She hit the flo (she hit the flo)
Next thing u kno
Shawty got low low low low low low low low
Then suddenly, Jerry jumps in and shows off his moves. He does his feet criss cross signature move and starts doing some motions with his chest, head and hands. Moving them as if they aren't on his body. We does some very impressive tricks such as some push up move I haven't seen. He gets in push up position then spins around on one hand then swiftly bringing himself up with his feet like MJ in smooth criminal but coming up.
[Flo-Rida]
Whoooooa shawty yea she was worth the money
Lil mama took my cash
And i aint want it back
The way she bent that back
Got all them paper stacks
Tatoo above her crack
I had to handle that
I was zoned in sexy woman
At "sexy" he brought Mika out with him and they started hip hop ballroom dancing. It was pretty swag. I didn't know Mika could dance. Wait.. yup, well, she's trying, she's not bad but not Jerry. Jerry must have been helping her and teaching her. THEY PLANNED THIS. Go Jerry. Instead of a normal form like in ballroom she was swinging under his legs and being lifter and all.
Let me show it make me want it
In the mornin i'm zoned in
Them rosay bottles foamin
She wouldn't stop
Made it drop
Shawty dipped that pop and lock
Had to break her off that guap
Gal fire just like my glock
The verse ended and we clapped for Jerry and Mika's performance as I screamed their names as did everyone I knew. They bowed and everyone went their separate ways to end the circle. Me and the fockey girls went back to our own corner of the gym where we were originally.
[T-Pain]
Apple bottom jeans (jeans)
Boots with the fur (with the fur) -cue pointing-
The whole club was lookin at her We all pointed at eachother and started laughing
She hit the flo (she hit the flo)
Next thing u kno
All the fockey's came up to me and helped me get down to the floor with everyone else, it was wary but we were laughing the whole time and they helped me back up.
Shawty got low low low low low low low low
Them baggy sweat pants
And the reeboks with the straps (with the straps) -cue pointing-
She turned around and gave that big booty a slap (heeey) -cue slapping-
She hit the flo (she hit the flo)
Suddenly, someone came up behind me and helped me get low, again for the final bars of the song. I knew that hold anywhere, it was Jack.
Next thing u kno
Shawty got low low low low low low low low
We stayed on the ground, laughing as everyone else stood up and clapped as the song ended.
" You surprised me" i chuckled
" That was the idea" he laughed back.
" Come on, stand up!" Nicole "scolded"
WE laughed and stayed where we were on the floor.
Then the whole fockey team reaches down and lifts both of us on our feet, all of us laughing hysterically at the silliness.
Our laughing died down and we all went separate ways eventually.
Some started to sit in our original circular table and made small conversation as I wondered where the gang was. My sitting position can only make my line of vision so far. But soon enough they made their way over to my direction and they did the same thing the fockey girls did, freak out, hugs, yadda yadda.
They soon sat down as well. About 30 mins passed and Jack asked if I wanted punch or anything to snack on or something. I nodded and said whatever will suffice.
He left and I just listened to Chelsea and her boyfriend, Timmy's conversation? I think his name was Timmy, I don't remember.
" So for the winter showcase we'll dance to Daylight by Maroon 5 and our second piece will be..." Chelsea stopped, thinking.
" More upbeat?" he replied
" Our advanced dance is ballet, dear" he nodded understandingly
" Uhm, Chels, what's the winter showcase?" I tapped her shoulder
" OH! The Winter showcase kicks off Winter Break! We take off the Friday before break and everyone gathers in the auditorium and anyone who wants to, takes the stage and performs. But! They must audition in front of Headmaster to make sure it is appropriate and logical because sometimes, famous people might want students to become famous!"
" Have you seen those 'famous people'?" I asked
" No, they are in this hidden area above the seats in a booth only the tech crew knows about and they aren't allowed to tell or they will be kicked out of University."
I nod understandingly.
" Are you going to perform?" her boyfriend asks me politely.
" Oh no, not with this leg"
" Come on! When does your cast come off?" Chelsea asks. I don't ever recall Chelsea being this laid back and unwise before...
" December 1st, why?"
" The Showcase is December 20th! What's today's date?"
" September 27th?"
"That gives you plenty of time to practice!"
" Babe, auditions are in November" he calms her down
" Oh yeah... You could always sing?"
I shook my head again, " Nah, I'll just watch"
She shrugged and continued her conversation with her boyfriend who was covered in green glitter from her dress.
Would I sing?
SHOULD I sing?
What would I sing?
" Wait, Chels." she turns back around
" When is the New years eve thing?"
" The what?"
" Isn't there another party for New Years?"
" OH, THAT, that's only for people who don't go home for winter break to see their families, or people who can't afford it stay on campus and throw a party. I've been to one of them. It was my sophomore year? My family went to Europe and I decided to stay here with Timmy since I've been Europe at least twice already."
" Oh, anything special?"
" Ehhh, so so. People usually host dorm parties, dance, sing, have a good time and drink." she shrugs
" Drinks? Alcohol is provided?"
" Well, all the professors are home with their families. I saw like NO adults whatsoever during the New Years Eve countdown so... yeah, alcohol is at the party. A TRUE college party. People don't go home because it's such a big party. But I wasn't all that impressed, it smelled and I was annoyed"
" You're always annoyed babe" Timmy kissed her temple as the conversation was now over as they got up and went to dance.
Maybe I'll sing at New Years... that is if I don't go home.. I want to go home and see my mom, maybe go to Tennessee.
" Kim"
I turned my head, " Yeah, Heather?"
" I think you should sing at the Winter Showcase. You could win the singing division."
" Division?"
" What Reds forgot to add was that there are different groups and such. For instance, all the dancers will dance at a certain time. Then the next division would be all the singers, then artists, sculptors will show their art work and all. Then at the very end, Bobby Wasabi himself will give an award to what he likes best for the Winter semester. It's like a Talent show but the best are in it." Heather went into detail.
" Oh, thanks. I'll think about it" I smiled
" Think about what? How careless you are?" A familiar voice spoke.
I turned my head, " Hello, Kiersten" I beamed as if I was happy to see her.
" What happened to your leg?" she said innocently
" The game, got injured remember? You were kicked out of the game so you MUST'VE seen it."
She glared at me " Shame" she spat
The fockey girls stood up with not so friendly faces
" What do you want?" Nicole clenched
" Oh nothing, just wanted to bash Kim's face in the desk" she said nicely... if that's possible
" And WHY would you do that?"
" Rachel suspended me from the team!"
" That's YOUR fault, you're the one who injured Kim" Heather spoke up
" Please, it was Kim's dumbass' fault for getting injured on the field, I mean WHO gets injured playing field hockey?"
" What's THAT suppose to mean?" Chelsea went as red as her hair.
" Oh nothing" she smiled and walked away leaving me very confused
" What was-"
" I don't-"
" DId she-"
"I Have no idea-"
We all started talking at once.
" What happened here? I go get a drink and the fockey's look like they're going to kill" Jack joked
" Kiersten" i replied and went "ahhhh'
I nodded.
" KIM!" Grace hoots
" What? I'm right here." I say rubbing my temple
" You haven't taken any pictures yet!" I roll my eyes, more pictures
" Don't just stand there! Come on! Jack you too!" she beckons as Jack helps me follow her.
" Okay, Kim you stand here" she puts me infront of this lovely backdrop with variety of seaford colors matched perfectly together. " And Jack get behind her"
Jack doesn, awkwardly. " Oh my goodness" she face palms herself as she comes and directs Jacks hands on my waist and Jack adjusted the new position.
" Grace, I don't think I want my picture taken with this cast on" I defend
" Oh hush it, I'll crop it from the cast up, okay?"
I huff and nod.
Click
"Can you act like you like each other? You guys look dead" Grace scolds
" Better, SMILE"
I smile because it's genuine, Jack is here and honestly, that's all I need.
" Awwweeeee! It's perfect" Grace squeals " You can move now" she says and I chuckle at her girliness.
Jack goes over to Grace and whispers something in her ear and she smiles brightly.
" What was that?" I asked
" Oh nothing, just thanking her" I nod suspiciously but I leave it alone.
" Kim, it's about 11 pm, one more dance?" Jack asks " Before I take you back before the rush of drunks and all" he says quickly
" Of course" I beam as he carries/walks me to the dance floor.
I put my hand on his shoulder while I hold my other hand our for him to hold, which he takes.
We go in small circles, both of us testing my cast and leg strength.
" This may be the last time I dance in a while" I whisper looking into his eyes
" Well, let's make it last" he says back spinning me slowly. Sorta, if you call stepping in circles spinning then yes, I spinned.
" Have I ever told you, you have amazing eyes?" he says
I smile shaking my head, ' I don't believe you have"
" Well, Kim, You have amazing eyes"
" Thank you, you have lovely eyes as well"
He smiles this time, he pulls me close and I lean my head on his chest as he puts his chin on the top of my head.
We just swayed, little to no movement, peaceful, angelic movements.
I listened to the song that was playing.
Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs
With the boom box blaring as we're falling in love
I got a bottle of whatever, but it's getting us drunk
Singing here's to never growing up
The boom box is being blared by the DJ top a song about music being blared as we're slow dancing to an upbeat song as I'm falling... hard.
Call up all our friends
Go hard this weekend
For no damn reason,
I don't think we'll ever change
My friends are all dancing and I don't think that'll change in the next hour. This weekend was hectic, i suppose
Meet you at the spot,
Half past ten o'clock
We don't ever stop,
And we're never gonna change
It's half past 11, close enough
Say, oh just say forever, stay
If you stay forever, hey
We can stay forever young
I could stay here, in Jack's arms.
Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs I started to murmur the lyrics softly
With the boom box blaring as we're falling in love
I got a bottle of whatever, but it's getting us drunk
Singing here's to never growing up I stopped murmuring
We'll be running down the street, yelling kiss my ***
I smile at this line
I'm like yeah whatever, we're still living like that,
When the sun's going down, we'll be raising our cups
Singing here's to never growing up
Oh woah oh woah here's to never growing up
Oh woah oh woah here's to never growing up
I don't want to grow up right now, I have my whole life ahead of me and that can wait.
We live like rock stars
Dance on every bar
This is who we are,
I don't think we'll ever change
They say just grow up but they don't know us
We don't give a f**k and we're never gonna change
Say, oh just say forever, stay
If you stay forever, hey
We can stay forever young
Jack rubs my back comfortably and I snuggle closer.
Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs
With the boom box blaring as we're falling in love
I got a bottle of whatever, but it's getting us drunk
Singing here's to never growing up
I drank punch earlier, I'm a few minutes older, damn
We'll be running down the street, yelling kiss my ***
I'm like yeah whatever, we're still living like that,
When the sun's going down, we'll be raising our cups
Singing here's to never growing up
Oh woah oh woah here's to never growing up
Oh woah oh woah here's to never growing up
I sing the next verse softly and I feel Jack hum against his chest.
Say, won't you stay forever stay
If you stay forever hey
We can stay forever young
We pull away and look at each other
Ohhhhhhh
Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs
With the boom box blaring as we're falling in love
I got a bottle of whatever, but it's getting us drunk
Singing here's to never growing up
We stare for what feels like forever. He starts to dance again, leading, but nothing to firm.
We'll be running down the street, yelling kiss my ***
I'm like yeah whatever, we're still living like that,
When the sun's going down, we'll be raising our cups
He spins me softly then dips me and raises me slowly, staring into my eyes.
Singing here's to never growing up
Oh woah oh woah here's to never growing up he murmurs the verse slowly so only I can hear, I join the whispering with the last verse.
Oh woah oh woah ( raise your glass and say )
Here's to never growing up
Our foreheads are touching, still staring intensely. We lean in once again and kiss blissfully.
" For a bum leg, you can still sway nicely" he whispers
" Not too bad for someone who hasn't danced in a while" I counter
" Touche" he smiles
" Ready to get out of here?" I ask, yawning
" Tired?"
" Much" I hold my arms out " Carry me" I pout
He rolls his eyes playfully, " I've only been doing it all night"
" Hey, you just did it, I didn't argue but now I'm asking" I say still with my arms extended.
" Damn" he chuckles as he picks me up and we make our way out.
I feel the cool breeze against my skin as I listen to Jack's stride. I still hear the gyms music as we walk away.
" Jack?"
" Yeah?"
" Thanks for getting me to come tonight"
" No problem."
" So... where's your family now?"
I feel him shrug, " Probably still in the same house I grew up in"
" What is your family like?"
" What do you mean?"
" You have sibling, describe them to me, I've always wanted a brother or sister."
" Okay.. Well, my brother's name is Jaden He look after our dad, probably an explicit image of him, with black hair and emerald green eyes with tan skin."
" That sounds nothing like you" I chuckle
" I take after my grandfather my mother said. But Jaden is a tad taller than me but not by much, maybe an inch or so. He takes after our dads personality also. Rude but sarcastic. Mean but sweet. Jackass but also a gentlemen. Let's just say it depends on time of day. He's 3 years older than me, he is now legally allowed to drink which is bad in my opinion. He was the bad boy of Seaford so when I showed up my freshman year while he was a senior..."
" You had shoes to fill" I cut him off
" Yeah." He stops and lays me down.. on flowers?
" Jack? Why are we in the flower garden?"
" Isn't it yo your favorite place on campus?"
" Yeah but-"
" We can leave."
" No, right here is fine, just, why?"
He shrugged, " I know you aren't tired, you just wanted to leave the hot, sweaty gym"
I batted my eyelashes innocently " Maybeee"
He chuckled
" I'm blaming you if the dirt messes up my dress or gets in my cast" I pointed at him
" Maybe you'll look good in dirt"
We both laughed at the thought
" sooo what about you?"
" What about me ?" I ask
" I know you said you're an only child but what about your dads side? I know all about your moms side. The aunt charlotte and uncle carl with your two nieces barbara and sue and all."
I stayed quiet
"Kim?"
" When my dad went to prison... I lost contact with them. I don't speak to them anymore."
" What did he do?"
The question is, What didn't he do?
" He saved my life"
" But then why-?"
" It's complicated, I don't even know the whole story... Apparently I was too young to understand. But I remember parts and pieces."
" Try to remember"
I closed my eyes and tried to remember and spoke softly as I had a flashback
I was in Tennessee, with my mom and dad before the incident. I was watching my Uncle trying to tame a wild stallion which is Toby today. I was so fascinated with how he worked.
I was sitting in between the wooden fence, sitting on the middle ledge while my scraped elbows were holding my chin on the top ledge with a silly smile plastered on my face.
" C'mon boy... you can trust me.." my uncle whispered softly as he held his hand out towards the white stallion. He was almost touching him until Toby neighed loudly, got on his hind legs and darted away across the closed area.
" Uncle! Come on, you've been at it for HOURS" I exaggerated
" Hold on Kay, I'm this close. I can do this."
" I know you can do it but you haven't eaten since breakfast which was 8 hours ago." My aunt walked towards us " Come on dear, at least have a sandwich. In this heat you could get a stroke"
I looked up at the sky as I saw the heat rays bask down on our tan, sweaty bodies. I put my hand up so I wouldn't be blinded as I looked across the pasture, wanting to be on a horse's back terribly.
I looked back to my uncle, " Come un Unc! It's sooo hot out. Auntie is right, come inside" I beckoned as I removed myself from the wooden fence and stood with my hand on my hip.
" Alright alright alright, I'm coming, I'm coming" he waved us off as he went to put the blanket he was trying to get on Toby over the fence to hang.
My aunt and I joined hands and we walked up to her home.
" Did you enjoy yourself?"
I nodded my head quickly " I LOVE coming here and seeing yall! I can't believe Toby hasn't trusted unc yet"
" I know, it's been nearly a year now."
" He's all better from the attack right?"
" Yes, he's better now. No more torn muscles and no more bleeding hooves." she smiled
" Good." We walked in silence until I heard screaming inside the kitchen, I looked to auntie in confusion, looking for answers.
" Stay here Kay"
I nodded my head wearily and watched her jog into the back door as I decided to stand and wait.
I heard more shouting..
" " My auntie shouted out the back door as my uncle came running up wondering what the hollers were about. He nearly knocked me down as he ran past me.
What was going on?
Hey guys! I wasn't planning on stopping it here but I got a lot of PM wondering when I was going to update again so, I complied and did a little snip it. I wanted it to be longer but you guys just loved my last chapter yall needed more!
I loved my song choices, I think it really made homecoming, well... HOMECOMING, lol.
I know, the Brody/Kiersten parts weren't all that great but it will be cleared up in the next chapter, I just needed a little drama during homecoming, I mean what's an event w/o a little drama right? LOL
BTW, fockey = Field hOCKEY
Hope you like it!
Disclaimer : I only own the storyline, not main characters or show
Song Disclaimer : "Here's To Never Growing Up" by Avril Lavigne & "Low" by Flo Rida ft. T-Pain
Until Next time!
-Alethea13