A/N: Here it is! CHAPTER 2! Enjoy!
CHAPTER 2: THE LAST SONG.
JACK'S POV:
I sat on my couch, in my basement, waiting for a text from someone, anyone with plans. Jerry was with his cousins, & Milton was on a date. I was about to text Kim, but she seemed off this morning & I didn't wanna bother her.
I heard the basement door open & loud footsteps coming down. I looked up from my phone to see Kate in sweatpants, a hoodie & her hair in a bun. "Someone looks comfy!" I joked. She giggled & plopped down next to me.
"Kim's coming over." Kate said. My heart stopped.
"Really? Whatcha guys gonna do?" I asked. Maybe my problems were solved. I could just spend the night with the girls.
Kate shrugged. "Probably watch a movie & eat until we explode..." She started. "I think she's upset about something."
"Like what?" I asked. Maybe she knew why she was out of it this morning.
"I don't know, has she seemed a bit... off to you lately?" Kate asked me. So if she didn't know, then the chances are that no one did.
"She seemed out of it this morning. She wouldn't tell me, so I let it go." She nodded her head.
"Maybe we can squeeze some info out of her tonight." I nodded in agreement & she looked at her phone. "She should be here by now, She texted me 10 minutes ago. It doesn't take 10 minutes to walk 2 blocks up."
Kim did live 2 blocks away from us. Actually, all of us kinda lived in the same area. Kim lived on the beach in a community, Milton lived across the street from her. Jerry live 5 blocks down from me. Eddie use to live 3 blocks away from the mall which is only a few blocks from Kim & Milton.
"Maybe she -" I started, but got cut off by the door bell.
DING DONG.
We looked at each other & she stood up. When I heard the door of the basement close, I ran into the bathroom. I fixed my hair in the mirror & made sure my breathe smelt good. I got back out & ran to the couch to make it look like I didn't even move. I heard the door open & my heart skipped a beat as I heard Kim's laugh. Kate & Kim came down the stairs & I looked up from my phone & smiled at Kim. "Hey Kim!"
"Hey Jack!" She said. She looked beautiful, even n her sweatsuit & long hair in a bun.
"So! What shall the 3 of us do?" Kate asked. Kim & I shrugged.
...
I think about 2 hours passed & we still did nothing. We just talked back & forth about random things & joked around. They got up & started rummaging through the kitchen for junk food. They found the vanilla ice cream & Chocolate chip cookies. They came back to the couch & put on a chick flick! GREAT!
"Really? The last song?" I groaned. They shot me a look & pressed play.
KIM'S POV
The last song. Not my choice in movie, it only makes me think about my dad over & over.
We sat in the dark basement, halfway through the movie. Kate on my left & Jack on my right. It was the part of the movie where Ronnie was talking to her father in the hospital after he collapsed.
"Yes you did. You said you were fine. Your not Fine! That was a lie-" Ronnie started.
"I hoped. I didn't lie. It's not the same thing." Her father said. "It's alright to be angry-"
"GOOD!" She yelled. "Is that why you brought me here this summer? So you wouldn't have to be alone..." Her father looked down."Why didn't you tell us?"
"It's not what I wanted this time to be about."
"Well it is! It is now Daddy!"
"It's not...It's just another part...of a terrific summer. Not one of the better parts, I'll admit."
"I love you!"
"I love you too!"
This movie killed me. Not because of how sad it was, not because the romance was perfect...but because of the situation with Ronnie & her dad's relationship. They didn't get a long & when he was dying she realized how much she loved him all this time. I wanted a relationship with my dad...But it's too late. I hate him. There was no way I would ever forgive him for what he's done to me.
I heard sniffling coming from Kate. Jack turned away from the screen & looked at Kate & I. "You're crying already? He didn't even die yet!" I turned to look at Kate and gave her my Can-I-Hit-Him? look & she nodded. I smacked him hard in the arm & he gasped in shock.
"This movie is so sad! Don't make fun of us!" I yelled. He put his hands up in surrender & the rest of the movie continued.
JACK'S POV:
"WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! WAIT!" Ronnie continued running down the stairs, to the beach, away from Will. "Ronnie!"
"You were there?"
"I wanted to tell you-"
"You saw what it did to him!"
"I know! I tried to get Scott to Fuss up-"
"WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY SOMETHING?" Ronnie stopped walking away & turned to face Will.
"It's not that simple! It wasn't about me! I mean Scott's a good guy-"
"I DON'T CARE WILL! YOU KNEW HOW GUILTY MY DAD FELT & YOU LET HIM FEEL THAT WAY!" Ronnie step closer to Will & started shoving him. "Just go off to that Collage that your parents picked out for you..." She stared at him for a second. She stepped closer & continued shoving him in between her words. "Go find some other girl that makes you feel alive for 5 minutes. One that can stand to be near you-"
"Please stop!" Will walked closer & grabbed her arms.
She shrugged him off. "Don't touch me! Will!" He backed away & she took one step closer. "Don't. Touch. Me!" They stood there in silence, but that only lasted a good 3 seconds. "You're a coward, Will. You're a coward & your a liar... And I don't trust you. I don't want you near me & I don't want you near my dad."
"Please don't-" Will started. He leaned in to hug her but she yelled.
"GO!" He backed away. "Go." She whispered. He backed away & took off.
I heard sniffles & I turned to see Kate holding a tissue & crying, the usual. I turned to Kim, she just looked heartbroken. I smiled to myself & got lost in my thoughts.
Is it possible to have feelings for your best friend? One's that have been there since the beginning...that you just pushed away, hoping it was nothing? Then one day you look at her, and realize that she's so beautiful & that tiny crush...turns into something more?
My smile grew bigger & I looked back at Kim. Her beautiful blonde hair was in a bun, her eyes were a beautiful brown & she was just beautiful. SNAP OUT OF IT! I shook my head & returned my attention to the movie.
I realized I missed a hole part. Ronnie was playing the piano as moments with her father played on the screen. When She stood up, she saw her fathers glass was tipped over & he wasn't moving. I looked over at Kate, who was bawling & Kim who was wiping away the one tear that I saw roll down her cheek.
I really wanted to know what Kim was hiding from everyone. She wasn't one to keep secrets, especially from Kate. She has seemed off the past few days, but I just ignored it. She didn't like talking about her personal life all that much. All these questions started running through my head.
What if something bad was happening to her? Did something happen to her dad? What if someone was hurting her? I'd kill them, that's what would happen!She seemed distant & jumpy. That's not like Kim at ALL. Whatever was going on with her, I'm gonna be there for her. I know Kate & the guys will be there too!
Back to the movie, Ronnie was walking on the beach, to Will. His back was turned & she was standing far back. Will suddenly turned around & just stared at her for a few seconds before talking. "Ronnie, I'm so sorry about everything."
"I'm sorry too." Will stared at the ground. "People make mistakes Will, even the people that we Love." His head lifted & he shot her a smile. Ronnie smiled too. They stood their in silence for a few more seconds before Ronnie changed the subject. "I've decided to go to Juilliard."
"I heard. That's great news." Will said. Ronnie sighed.
"How's Vanderbilt?" Ronnie asked.
"It's a really good school..." He started. Ronnie nodded her head & looked down at the sand. "Not sure it's for me though." Ronnie's head shot up & a smile grew on her face.
"What do you mean?" She asked.
"I'm thinking of maybe transferring to Columbia next semester..." Ronnie giggled quietly & Will's smile grew bigger. "So the girl I love can watch me make a few more mistakes...What do you think about that?"
Ronnie ran to Will. She ran into his arms, threw her hands around his neck & he grabbed her waist & pulled her into a kiss. He picked her up, bridal style & they continued kissing.
...
The movie screen went black. I got up to turn it off & Kate stood up to throw out her MANY used tissues. I glanced over at Kim, who still looked troubled. Then I shot Kate a look. She nodded & walked back over. She sat down next to Kim & I sat across from them on the coffee table.
"Sooo...Kim..." Kate started.
"What's wrong?" I asked. She gave us both a confused look.
"What are you talking about?" Kim asked.
"Well, you texted me randomly asking to stay the night & you only do that when your really upset & don't wanna be alone...So tell me what happened." Kate explained.
"It's just-" Kim started, then stopped herself. "I hate him. I hate what he's doing, I hate that she's gone. I wanna blame him, but I know it's not his fault. But he chooses to blame me." My heart broke. I knew Kim didn't really like her father but I didn't know how bad the situation really was. "And I know one day, he's gonna to go to far & I don't know what he'll do!"
Kim's voice cracked. Kim was never one to show weakness or cry or show any sign of sadness at all. That's why we always knew if something was wrong. It was silent for a moment. I moved next to her on the couch & started rubbing Kim's back comfortingly & Kate got up to get more tissues.
"Kim..." I started. She kept looking at the ground. "Hey, look at me." Her head lifted up & she let out a shaky breathe. "It'll be okay. I promise you. Everything will get better." I said. "And we're all here for you."
"You have Jack, You have me & you have the guys. We will always be here for you. You'll never have to loose us." Kate said as she sat down. Kim let out a slight giggle & I chuckled a little myself.
"Thank's guys!"
"Don't mention it." We said at the same time. It got silent. I got up "Okay! I'm going to bed! Night girls!" I said, walking out of the room.
"Night Jack!" They shouted as I left the basement & closed the door.
...
KIM'S POV:
I tossed over & looked at the clock on Kate's nightstand. 2:37 a.m. So many things were running through my head. I'm a horrible person being on the top. I lied because I didn't want him getting in trouble. How screwed up am I? After he hurt me, I'm protecting him. I closed my eyes & tried to relax. But that failed. My dad yelling & destroying my kitchen ran through my head. Him chasing me, hitting me. I felt a tear roll down my cheek & I quickly wiped it away. Why does this keep happening to me? I can't keep lying to everyone like this! That is the only thought that ran through my head as I felt darkness take over & closed my eyes.
A/N:
Well, that was Chapter 2! I hope you guys enjoyed it. I planned on putting this up on thursday, but I had too much homework & then yesterday I didn't get home until like 11.
This chapter isn't much but I already have chapter 3 written & it's much longer & more interesting.
I want to say thank you to everyone who favorites & reviewed the story. It meant a lot to me.
I'll post more probably on monday because I get out earlier on those days so be patient.
