A/N: HELLLOOO! Here's Chapter 5! I think you're all gonna like this one a lot...

DISCLAIMER: I unfortunately don't own Kickin' it! If I did, I would've shown you the date in Kickin it on our own. I ONLY OWN KATE!


CHAPTER 5: THE CARNIVAL.

KIM'S POV

It's Saturday. The day of the Carnival. I was suppose to go with my friends, but by now they know about me & Kate's fight & want nothing to do with me. But I couldn't stay here all day. I jumped out of bed & walked into my closet. I grabbed a pair of dark skinny jeans, my purple & light grey shirt & my light grey beanie.( /i/#!/DylanRSnyder/media/slideshow?url= .com%2F3cIVpnVV) I went through my shoe rack & grabbed my black converse boots. ( fashion/hot-or-not-knee-high-converse) I walked out of the closet dressed in the outfit.

My phone started to buzz. It was Jack. I hesitated before pressing answer.

"What?" I asked.

"You ready?" He asked. At first I was confused, then I realized he was talking about the Carnival.

"Didn't Kate tell you about our fight?" I asked.

"Yeah, so?" Jack asked. He obviously didn't know how a girl's mind works.

"So, why are you talking to me? She'd kill you." I stated.

"I can handle Kate. Besides, I thought we could go together."

"Kate might not like that I'm there."

"Kate's going with Jerry & a bunch of other kids from the dance team. Milton's going with Julie. So, It's just you & me." He said.

"Are you sure? I thought that you'd be mad about...you know."

"I'm letting it go for today." I smiled at that thought. "So, I'll be at your house in 5."

"Okay. See you soon."

"Bye." I hung up the phone & walked out of the house quietly.

I sat on my front steps & heard someone shout my name. I shot my head up & saw a tall, scrawny, usually nerdy dressed boy running across the street.

"Hey!" He greeted me. Milton was in jeans & a navy blue shirt. THAT'S NEW!

"Look at you!" I said. He smiled.

"Horrible?" He asked. I shook my head & smiled.

"You look good! It's good to change." He nodded & we turned & saw Jack walking to us. "There he is." Milton turned & waved to him.

"Is Julie coming?" I asked.

"She's gonna meet me there, she has to go somewhere this morning." I nodded.

"Hey guys!" Jack said. We greeted him & started walking.

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The walk there was nice. When we arrived, we bought our tickets & started walking around. Milton wanted to do a strength game & he lost. Jack did it & passed. Jack won a bear wearing a white karate gi.

"Here." He said, handing me the bear.

"OOO! I get a bear! I'm special!" I said as I squeezed the bear to my chest like a little girl. He chuckled.

"I picked it because it had the Karate Gi on & I don't know where I would put it so, you can keep it." Jack joked. Of course. I smiled & we kept walking. Milton's phone buzzed & he answered.

"Hey Julie...Umm, I'm by the psychic's tent...Yeah, by the ferris wheel...Okay, I'll wait here...Bye." He hung up & smiled.

"Julie's here?" I asked.

"She's pulling up to the parking lot." I nodded & Jack turned to the tent.

"Wanna see your future?" He asked playfully. I laughed & shook my head.

"None of it's true." I stated.

"Is little Kimmy scared?" He asked with a pouty face. I smacked him with the bear & he laughed. "Hey, I gave you that bear." I laughed.

"Don't call me Kimmy." I looked at the tent. "Fine! Would it make you feel better if I did!" He nodded & we walked into the tent.

It was dark & creepy. I turned around & saw Jack next to me. I sighed.

"Now all we need is some creepy music." Jack joked, making scary sounds. I chuckled.

Then, creepy music started to play. I turned to Jack as the curtain opened. An old lady with Grey hair, a wrinkled face, & she came off creepy. She had on a long black skirt & a long sleeved black shirt.

"How may I help you?" She asked. She sat on the floor cushion, behind the table.

"I'd like my fortune told." I asked.

"Please sit." She said. I sat on the other side of the table. She held her hands out & smiled.

"Give me your hands." I looked over at Jack & he nodded. I hesitantly lifted my hands & she grabbed them & put them in hers. She closed her eyes & caressed her thumbs on the palm of my hand.

"You are not the child of privilege. You feel alone, abandoned & misunderstood...I hear a desperate cry for help, one that will be heard but...not one that will help you in any way. You have around the edge of all types of abuse for most of your life. (A/N: Like verbal, emotion & physical abuse) That will not change."

She closed her eyes & started taking deep breathes. I looked over at Jack & he look intrigued. I was in so much trouble. "There's a current dark, dangerous cloud in your life that causes nothing but pain. That danger & pain is real...& it will come from when you least expect it...today."

My eyes widened & she removed her hands. I gulped & pulled out a $20. I gave it to the lady & walked out of the tent, Jack following behind me.

We walked back into the sunlight & saw Milton & Julie waiting outside the tent.

"How'd it go?" Milton asked.

"Good!" Jack said. I looked at him & he gave me his Go-with-it face. I nodded & smiled.

"Cool! We're gonna go walk around a little, but we'll meet up with you guys later." Milton said. He waved & started walking away. I spun around & saw my dad standing by a pole, staring at me.

"Um...gimme a sec." I said. I walked towards him & he looked mad.

"I thought I told you to keep your distance. They can't find out our secret & I'm not taking the fall because your an idiot." He hissed.

"It's fine! They won't find out." I said.

"We're going home!" He grabbed my hand & I stopped.

"I'm here with my friends. I'm not going anywhere." I said, shaky.

"You don't know what your doing!" I shoved him off & walked back to Jack.

"Shall we go?" I said playfully. He laughed & nodded. I turned to see my dad walking away.

"What was that about?" Jack asked.

"Just a disagreement." I smiled. He rolled his eyes & smiled. That's when I realized something.

We were alone.

"So..." I started. "Now what?" He shrugged & we just walked around.

We stopped at a tent. It was "Dunk a Hunk." I heard a 'columbian war chant' & Jack & I ran in. We found Jerry on the platform waiting to be dunked by Kate. "What's going on in here?" I asked. They all turned & greeted me & Jack.

"This game is rigged! He won't fall in." Kate said.

"Gimme the ball." Jack said. Kate put the ball in his hand & he tossed the ball straight in the center. But Jerry didn't fall in.

"What! That was a perfect hit!" Kate yelled.

"Hey! I don't make the games...I just take the money for the charity." The employee said, putting his hands up in defense.

"Oh no! He's going in there. Gimme more balls." I yelled. The guy handed each of us a ball. Kate threw & missed, Jack hit the trigger, but nothing happened.

"C'mon Kimberly! Show me what you got!" Jerry said. I hated being called Kimberly. Instead of hitting the target, I threw it directly at Jerry's head. It hit him & he screamed.

"Don't call me Kimberly!" I said. I smiled & waved. He rolled his eyes. Milton & Julie walked in.

"Let me try." Milton said. We knew he wouldn't get so we gave him a ball & he threw it. Directly at the target, then Jerry fell in.

Milton dunked Jerry!

Everyone cheered & Jerry got out. "Not cool man!" Jerry yelled. He got out & the man gave him a towel.

"You guys go! I'll wait for 'Mr. Hunk' over here." Kate said. We nodded & walked out. Milton & Julie went to play games.

"Where to?" I asked. Jack looked around & smiled.

"Wanna get on the kite flyer?" He asked. I turned to see what he was pointing to.

"Umm...Sure but you should know that I've never been on a ride before." His eyes widened & his mouth dropped open.

"NEVER!" I shook my head. "Then what are we doing? Time to give you your first roller coaster experience." He grabbed my hand & pulled me on the line. "You nervous?"

"Nope! I'm not scared of them or anything...I just haven't been to an amusement park or carnival before." I admitted. Once again, His eyes widened & his mouth dropped open.

"WOW!" I giggled.

The gate opened & they let everyone on. I lied on my stomach & grabbed the bars. Jack got in next to me & shot me a smile. The bars closed & The kites lifted up. We spun around & everyone was screaming. I loved every second of it. The kites went back down & the bars lifted up. I crawled out & followed Jack out the gates.

"How do you feel!" he asked.

"That was amazing!" I said. He chuckled & we started walking.

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We talked about random things, ate cotton candy & popcorn, played games, rode the bumper cars & the whip. My phone started ringing.

"Hey Milton." I spoke into the phone.

"Hey! Where are we meeting for the fireworks?"

"We're gonna hop on the Ferris wheel & Watch it from up there." I said.

"Okay meet us on the line."

"KK!" I hung up the phone & Jack & I started walking.

MILTON'S POV

I hung up the phone & turned to Julie.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

"It's just- Jack & Kim are so perfect for each other, yet the only ones who don't see it is them." I exclaimed as I put my phone into my pocket.

"Well Kim's had guys break her heart like it was a pencil. If she wasn't so scared to fall in love, I know she'd be with Jack." Julie stated.

That is true. First there was Ricky Weaver, who only wanted to make out with her & then dump her. Then there was Brody, who only went out with her to help the Black Dragons. Lastly, there was Brett. No one knew exactly what happened. Only that they broke up.

"She just needs the right guy & there's no doubt that her perfect match is Jack." I stated.

"I know!" Julie said.

"Whatcha talking about?" We turned to see Kate & Jerry standing behind us.

"How perfect Jack & Kim are together." I said.

"I try talking to him about it. I know once Kim finds out how he really feels, she'll tell him. But Jack just wants to be stubborn." Kate said.

"Just give it a little more time." Jerry said.

"I know! But still." Julie added. We continued to talk about the two love birds.

"Shhh! Their coming!" Kate whispered loudly. We turned & smiled at them.

"You guys ready?" Jack asked.

"Yeah! Let's go! They start at 9!" Kate yelled.

JACK'S POV

We got passed the gate & since everyone was a couple, Kim & I got to sit together.

"Don't you hate being the 7th & 8th wheel?" Kim joked. I chuckled & nodded.

"At least I'm not just a 7th wheel." She smiled & we sat back.

We got to the top & It stopped. The fireworks went off & Kim watched in amazement. I just looked at her.

Why didn't I listen to Kate & tell Kim how I feel? She turned to look at me.

"What?" She asked.

"Nothing. I was just thinking." I said.

"About?" She asked curiously.

"How stupid I am." She looked dumbfounded.

"Why do you think your stupid?" She asked.

"I let someone slip right out of my fingers...& it's to late to get her back because I've missed my chance. I regret not listening to everyone & telling her." I said.

"Who is this girl?" Kim asked. I panicked. "Do I know her?"

"Oh yeah! You know her really well." I said.

"Your not stupid, Jack. Any girl would be lucky to have a guy like you. Your sweet, funny, good looking, you can kick butt & your not afraid to do it, too!" She said, with a smile on her face. I laughed. Even when she was being serious, she could make me laugh. "And you got a great laugh. Just wait...The perfect girl for you is out there somewhere." I smiled.

"Thanks." I said.

"No problem." The ferris wheel jerked & we started moving again.

This would have been the perfect first kiss. Fireworks, top of the Ferris Wheel...ALONE. With the perfect girl!

We got off the ride & started walking out of the carnival.

KIM'S POV

Milton went the long way so he could walk Julie home, & Jerry & Kate took off on their own. We stopped in front of my house & Jack literally walked me to the door.

"You didn't have to walk me all the way to the door, you know!" I said. He smiled.

"It's a Polite gesture. Besides, you don't wanna fall & end up with another cut on your lip." He joked. I let out a fake laugh.

"Yep, we wouldn't want that. I'm just glad the stitches are out." I said. He nodded. "Thanks! And I had a really good time Jack."

"Me too! It was nice to hang just the two of us." Jack said. I smiled.

"Yeah! We haven't done that in ages." I admitted.

"Well, I'll see you tomorrow?" He asked.

"Yeah! Night Jack." I said.

"Night." I walked into my house & closed the door.

I bit my lip all the way to my room. I put the bear on the chair & changed into sweats. The sound of the door slamming startled me.

"KIMBERLY!" I heard. I froze. I ran to lock my door, but I was too late. The door flew open. I gasped & stumbled back.

"Next time, you should listen to me..." He trailed off.

"I'm sorry." I said. "Just- Please don't hit me."

"Come here." He grabbed my arm & pulled me to him. I struggled against his grip as much as I could. He threw me back into the chair behind us. I landed on it & slid down to the floor.

"Please don't." I asked softly.

"I came home from work to find that your not home. I knew you'd be at that stupid carnival with your stupid friends." He yelled. "I get there & see you coming out of the fortune teller's tent, with your stupid boyfriend." He yelled.

"He's not my boyfriend. And my friends aren't stupid." I defended.

"What did the psychic say?" He yelled. I shook my head. "ANSWER ME!" He yelled again. He pulled me up by the hair & I shrieked in pain. I started explaining everything she said. "You stupid bitch!" He yelled.

"It isn't my fault, I didn't know what she was gonna say!" I yelled. He threw on the ground & punched my wall. He made a hole & I just stayed down.

"Your gonna get it! And then maybe, you'll learn your lesson." He pulled me up.

He dragged me into the kitchen & threw me into the wall. Suddenly, he launched forward, landing a punch on my cheek. I fell back, not making a sound. If I screamed, he would only keep going.

"Your just like your mother." he said while pulling out a pocket knife from a drawer. He popped the blade out & traced it on my face, making a small cut. All I did was wince. He pulled away & threw the knife down.

"You sick!" I cried.

"& Your a Slut!" He yelled in my face. "God Damnit! You & your mother are so annoying. I hate you so much."

"Fine! If I'm so difficult, why don't you get the hell out & leave me alone!" I yelled. Then, next thing I knew...I fell back on a chair. He smacked me, again! I pushed myself up & grabbed my cheek.

"Get out!" He pointed to the door. When I didn't move, he yelled again. "I SAID GET OUT!" I ran, as I heard him yelling. "RUN LIKE THE LITTLE BITCH YOU ARE!"

As I was running I heard a familiar voice calling after me. I was afraid to turn around so I kept running until I was at the treehouse. I grabbed the ladder & leaned against it. I cried & slowly started sliding down.

I felt someone's arms wrap around me, embracing me in a hug. I never looked up to see who it was. I didn't have to. I knew it was Rudy. "Make it stop." I said, barely a whisper. He picked me up & carried me to his car. He put my in the back seat & started driving to the dojo.

He helped me out of the car, into his office. I lied down on the couch & he grabbed a first aid kit & an ice pack. He sat down in front of me & started going through the little kit. "I'm sorry Rudy." He looked up at me shocked & shook his head.

"Kim, don't apologize, this isn't your fault." I started crying again & he pulled me into a hug. "It's okay, Your okay now." I cried into his shoulder, while his hand rubbed up & down my back.

Soon I calmed down & let Rudy clean up my face. He bandaged the cut & gave me ice for my cheek. "Do you wanna tell me what happened?" He asked. I shook my head. He sighed. "Kim-"

"Please don't make me tell you." I cried out softly. He nodded his head.

"Not now. But tomorrow, you have to okay?" I nodded my head. He leaned in & kissed my forehead. He grabbed a blanket & handed it to me. "Get some sleep." I wrapped it around me & closed my eyes. Rudy walked out of the office & probably into the spare room.

I felt safe for the first time in a long time. I felt like I could actually get some sleep without being afraid of what he was going to do to me in the morning. I felt darkness taking over me, & fell asleep.


A/N: SOOOO! WHATCHA THINK?

The links in the beginning is Kim's outfit. I don't know f it lets you open it or just copy & paste. If it's not working lemme know & I'll fix it.

ANNNDDD SINCE I'M SOO HAPPY TODAY...

HERE'S A SNEEK PEEK TO CHAPTER 6!


JACK'S POV

"AHHHHHHH!" I fell out of my bed & toppled onto the floor. "JAAAACCCKKK!" I jumped up & ran out of my room. "JAAACKK!" It was coming from living room. I ran down the stairs & pass the living room. I found Kate standing on the coffee table with her eyes closed.

"What happened?" I asked concerned. She kept her eyes covered & took a deep breathe.

"There's a giant spider on the floor!" She shrieked, pointing to the ground.

"You screamed & woke me up because of a spider." She nodded her head. "Your kidding right?"

"If there was a clown in the living room, you'd cry your eyes out. SO SHUT IT!" She yelled.

She was absolutely terrified of spiders. Like me with clowns. I rolled my eyes. "Where is it?" She pointed to it. I couldn't blame her, it wasn't small. I picked it up with a tissue & flushed it down the toilet.

I walked back into the living room & she was still on the coffee table.

"Is it gone?" She asked, eyes still closed.

"Yep!" She opened her eyes & took a deep breathe. She fell down & plopped on the couch. I took a seat on the coffee table.

"Soo...How was your day with Kim yesterday." She asked. I smiled, remembering everything from yesterday.

"Good. I missed hanging out with her." I admitted.

"Did you two have fun on top of the Ferris Wheel?" She asked, raising an eyebrow.

"We just talked, nothing happened." I stated.

"You 2 are perfect for each other. Just wait, you'll get your chance." Kate said.

Hey, It's Rudy Rudy Rudy, It's Rudy Rudy Rudy. Answer your phone, It's Rudy Rudy Rudy-

"Hey Rudy, What's up?" I asked.

"We need to talk..." He sound really worried. I shot Kate a look & she gave me one back.

"What about?" I asked, putting the phone on speaker.

"Kim." My eyes widened.

"What happened?" I asked.

"Just get to the dojo, now. Call Jerry & Milton."

"Is she okay?" I asked.

"Not exactly." Rudy said. Kate looked at me & ran upstairs. I grabbed my phone & followed her.

"We'll be right there." I hung up & started getting dressed.


I'll post chapter 6 on either friday or saturday.

Thank you to everyone who's been reviewing. Hearing that you love the story makes me smile.

And I think you're all going to LOVEEE THIS NEXT CHAPTER! It's full of KICK & Drama & suspense.

Until next time! BYE BYE!