Hey! Thanks for the reviews! I never really got why people got all worked up about reviews but once I got those ones I was just overjoyed! Anyway... I hope you all like this chapter, the chapter where Kim finally realizes what she wants. I really wanted to shape Kim in this chapter and show her that she wasn't just a shy girl. Please don't hate me for this!
-RememberTheDay-
Have you ever felt like killing the person who invented the phrase "There is no such thing as can't"? That person had obviously not tried slamming revolving doors. Or for another example, tried to not think about Jared Thail every waking moment of the day. I thought it would be easy, but as soon as we had walked through the doors of the Quileute high school I immediately began to search for Jared. It was a morning habit, a habit that Kris would gladly slap out of me.
"You're unbelievable Kim." Jay said as we made our way through the throng of people to our class. Damn it, I had been caught. Just lie smoothly.
"I don't know what you're talking about" I simply replied my voice cracking at the end, yeah real smooth Kim.
"Righhhht. And I'll act as if I hadn't seen you hunting for Jared." She responded. Suddenly I was roughly bumped over by someone. I glanced up to see who it was who pushed me over so rudely. My breath caught in my throat as I gazed up at blank expression, beautiful Jared who was staring me down with a sneer. I hoped in my heart that this would be one of those corny romance movie moments; where the nerdy girl gets knocked off her feet by her crush and then her crush helps her collect her books (or bag) before they gaze into each other's eyes and instantly fall in love.
My awe quickly changed to insecurity. He didn't offer me a hand or anything; he just glared down at me like he was the one who had landed painfully on his cute ass.
"Watch where you're going." He spat out at me. What? Wasn't Jared a nice guy? Oh. My. God.
I guess I hadn't exactly realized it then, but later on I discovered I had a crush on some complete asshole.
I was blinded with all of these annoying emotions but one really shone through. Anger had come out to play.
Kristal and Jaycee quickly rushed over to help me, shooting Jared death glares. They helped me up and there I stood face to chest with Jared. I didn't care about the fact that he had just talked to me for the first time ever, or even the fact that I was this close to him, so close that I could smell his delicious scents, like vanilla and the ocean... stop it Kim! Well, I didn't care about those pieces of information because right now I was livid.
"Hey pal I don't know what world you live in but guys just don't push over girls like that!" Kristal exclaimed right by my side.
"No it's alright Kris, I'll handle this." I said not turning towards her. I glowered into Jared's hazel eyes; I knew I could fight my own battles.
"Are you going to apologize? Or are you just going to stand there like a waste of space." I asked sardonically. His supple, auburn skin strained over his jaw as he clenched it tight.
"Why should I have to apologize for something I didn't cause?" he retorted firmly. By now half of the school had probably stopped passing by and were now circled around us.
"Well, because it's gentleman like and decent. Then again, you wouldn't know what decent is to save your life because your just a self-centred prick with no well-mannered bone in your body!" I yelled back fiercely. He chuckled quietly, his hard stare burning into my mind.
"You don't even know me! And why should I be gentlemanly to you? You're just a nobody!" That was all it took. My fist shot out so fast he wouldn't have seen it coming even if he had Superman like vision. My knuckles connected with his nose with a crack and withdrew back quickly. The crowd around us gasped, what haven't you seen someone get angry before? Oh, well apparently not Kim. Sweet, shy, little Kim. Little did they know was that I had a plan to rule the world! Mwahahahaaaa!
Jared held his hand up to his nose, blood slowly trickling down his chin. Then his whole frame started quivering like he was having his own personal earthquake.
"I hope that hurt you worthless piece of shit" I spat back bitterly.
He gave me one quick glare of fury before he fled down the halls, practically kicking the doors open, his body still quivering as he ran off. Woah, what did the door ever do to you?
"Jared!" Paul yelled after Jared, and then he raced after Jared, his body trembling like Jared's was. But not before he shot me a single glance; but it wasn't really one of hatred or annoyance like Jared's. It was... something else.
Everybody just stared at me for a few moments, still in shock that innocent Kimberly had actually punched Jared in the nose. Maybe next time the stupid idiot should think twice before fucking with Kimberly Finn Connorway.
"Kim, I can't believe you did that!" Jaycee exclaimed for the ninth time as we sat in English. I still blushed though.
"Yeah! You were like "...you're just a self-centred prick..." and he was all like "...you're just a nobody." Then you went wham! He didn't even see it coming, I swear! The he started shaking like he was having a freaking seizure! Then you had the last say and were like "I hope that hurt you worthless piece of shit"! Like in those movies right before they kill someone! Ohmygod! I knew you had a temper Kim, but usually you would keep it all bottled up inside you! That was like soooo freaking awesome! We're so proud of you!" Kristal whispered in a rush. They were leaning into my table as Mr. Clause talked. We called him Mr. Clause because he looked alot like Santa Clause. The big belly, white beard and that booming voice. I was surprised not to see him drinking cocoa and eating chocolate chip cookies.
"Mrs. Winter's do you have something that you would like to share with the class?" he boomed, motioning for her to speak up.
"Not at all Mr. C", she replied effortlessly.
"Then please do pay attention." He continued to read a poem out of Romeo and Juliette. I usually enjoyed English but love was the last thing on my mind right now.
"We should soooo celebrate! Like we should throw a party or go out clubbing!" Jaycee spoke loudly.
A sophomore turned towards us and I recognized him as Quil Ateara. He had asked Kristal out a few months back but she told him that he was too young for her. He sometimes sat with us at our table with his buddies Embry and Jacob at lunchtime. Great dudes really, abit annoying at times but real cool.
"Hello ladies haven't seen you girls around for a while." He said in that cocky tone of his as he winked at Kristal. She rolled her eyes and pretended to shoot her temple with a gun.
"Ouch baby." He said, melodramatically clutching his heart.
"You're such a drama queen Quil." Jay sniggered.
"Why thank you. So Kim... Kimmy baby, I heard you got into a fight with Jared. Well, actually I was there but it sounds way cooler if I say I heard about it. You go girl!" Quil raised his hand for a high five, but when I rolled my eyes at him he picked up my hand and slapped it to his.
"And you wondered why I didn't go out with you." Kristal said to Quil as she poked him with her pencil.
"Oh... I thought it was because you thought I was too hot." He flexed his arm haughtily, flashing his white teeth.
"Righhhht I've seen chillies with a better chance of getting with me than you have. And besides I told you I'm already with someone now" She said. Kristal's boyfriend, Aiden, was perfect for her; tall, dark and handsome pretty much described Aiden. He went to QHS, and he was a senior so next year he would be off to college. He wasn't the smartest nut around but from the very explicit... stories that I've heard from Kris, he was better in many other ways.
"Don't worry baby, it's alright to be in denial." He turned back to the front of the class, grinning arrogantly. Kristal mumbled something in return that I didn't quite catch but made Quil shift to face us again and wink at Kristal once more.
We left English and walked lethargically to Maths, and another subject before the bell rang for lunch. We weren't in any hurry whatsoever to get to lunch but once more we were stopped by a looming figure. What was this, stop-those-girls-day? To make matters worse it just so happened to be Paul. Jared's best friend. Oh, come on! I thought he had left school.
"Where do you think you ladies are going?" he asked dangerously.
"None of your business. Come on Vince and Aiden are probably waiting for us" Jaycee retorted shortly as she stepped pass him and pulled us along.
"Oh no you don't!" he grumbled, pulling us back.
"I just want to say a few things to your little friend here," He settled his eyes on me, "alone."
Jaycee and Kristal glanced at me, I nodded.
"Catch back up with you's in class, 'kay?" I reassured them before I went to follow Paul. He was walking quickly through the polished hallway, not even bothering to see if I had caught up. We turned down a few halls till we arrived at the music room where the school's band usually practised. He snuck in and I followed after him, speculating as to why he would bring me to the music room halfway across the school. Maybe it was a trap and Jared was in there waiting to kill me. If I had to be killed by anyone it would be him. The door clicked shut, reviving me from my stupid daydreams. Or nightmares.
Paul smiled and gestured for me to sit next to him on a bench, I hesitantly complied sitting as far away from him as I could. The room was silent while I stared at objects that could be used in a murder attempt. There was the guitar over the head, drum sticks through the eyes or pierced through the heart. Paul stared at me lopsidedly, with his head tilted one way.
"You're probably thinking why I would bring you here?" he said reading my mind.
I nodded uncertainly. Where was he going with this?
"Well, because it's far away and people wouldn't hear you scream." He grinned mischievously, suddenly launching himself at me. His burning lips crushed against mine roughly, and as overwhelmed with surprise as I was, it felt nice to be kissing a guy again. Even if it was Paul. Hell, he was just as hot as Jared if not hotter. I gently pushed him away from me. He kept on kissing me, more softly this time, trailing scorching kisses down my neck. I pushed abit more forcefully this time. He immediately stopped, looking hurt at my rejection.
"What's wrong?" he questioned in a low tone.
"As much I as would love to continue kissing you, I just have to ask why?" I was completely puzzled by his sudden interest. He had never so much as given me second glance and all of sudden he's making out with me in the music room? Paul held my hands in his, like his lips they were on fire. They almost burned my through my skin.
"Kim, I have been attracted with you for... well maybe a year or so. But I could tell that you obviously were interested in Jared so I kept my mouth shut. But watching you today, I know it sounds wrong because Jared's my best friend and all, but when I saw you arguing with Jared, I honestly was overjoyed. And then you punched him! Well, I was just so happy, maybe you'd gotten over him or maybe it was the fact that he was such an ass to you. So after I had uh... sorted things out with Jared I decided to come back to school and tell you in person. I was going to take you some quiet, non-populated area of the school and ask you out so that if you said no I wouldn't look like a total fool. I know all of the things that people say about me and Jared, mostly me, but honestly the majority of them aren't true. Okay, so I have done a few things that I'm not at all proud of, but most of those things were under the influence of alcohol. Who hasn't? Sue me! And yeah I have a really bad temper and probably come off as an arrogant jerk slash man whore, but honestly I'm not that bad of a guy." He laughed nervously. I stared at Paul in disbelief; he actually had feelings for me? I was completely silent; I didn't know what to say. Paul watched me for my reaction, running his fingers through his short, black hair. I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out.
"Please, say something." He moaned desperately. I bit my lip. What to say? Instead of saying something I just pulled his face towards mine. I placed a light kiss on his lips, then kissed him fully on the mouth. His lips moved with mine passionately, his hot breath in my mouth. I closed my eyes, focusing on Paul. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling our bodies closer. We stayed like that until we needed to catch our breaths. I leaned into his arms and he rested his head on mine.
"So is that a yes?" Paul asked hopefully.
"For what?" I asked at a complete loss.
"For going out with me." He asked worriedly.
"Yes." I replied, totally bewildered by the fact that I was now going out with Paul de Sigo. I don't know what compelled me to do so. It was just... this feeling I got whenever I looked at Paul. I hadn't noticed before, but it seems it had been there awhile. Hidden attractions.
At that moment, I felt like I had officially gotten over Jared Thail. And it felt freaking awesome.
And that's chapter two! Sorry if you were expecting more Jared-ness but trust me they'll be alot more of that soon. Some people have Paul portrayed as an egotistical asshole with a temper, but everyone's view of the characters are different; I just thought of him as a misunderstood jerk with a bad temper. Please tell me what you think of this chapter and if Kim was really up to your standards because I don't know if I've gone wrong or right!
Please review, I'm desperate.
-RememberTheDay-
