Ill just get right on with the story! Hope you all like this chapter!
About a month passed and it was May. The cool spring weather was replaced by the warm summer. The sun was always shining and there wasn't a single cloud in the sky. It was the middle of May and things were normal. I was still engaged to Milton, and I still hung out with Jack. Jack and I haven't had much alone time lately. It seemed I was always busy with little wedding details. I wasn't looking forward to my spring wedding. I didn't want to marry Milton, but he didn't know that. I don't know what will happen to Jack and I when I get married. I know Jack and I aren't a couple. I mean, we haven't even kissed yet. But I'm pretty sure he does like me. I mean, you wouldn't almost kiss someone in a lake, then when you're making popcorn if you didn't like that person.
Nor would you set up a picnic in the middle of the night where you almost had your first kiss. I liked Jack too. Does he know that?
I sighed to myself, thinking about my complicated life. I was laying in my bed. It was very late at night; about 1:00am. I was too stressed out to sleep. So I decided this would be the perfect opportunity to get some alone time. I hopped out of bed and changed into more comfortable clothes. I put on some yoga pants and a sweatshirt. I know it was summer and I would be hot in a jacket, but I didn't care. I put my hair up in a ponytail and snuck out of my window and climbed down the tree; the same way Jack and I had snuck out a few months ago. I landed safely on the ground and started walking.
I wanted to go to my special place; the place I had always felt comfortable and relaxed. I wanted to go to the lake where Jack and I always seemed to be. It felt nice being there. I've been going the lake a lot lately to get some piece and quiet.
I was walking downtown; it was the quickest way to the park. There were very few places open. Just some clubs and bars. I was walking by Lenny's Pub and Grill. I could hear the loud music and the slurred speech of some drunken men. There was a strong smell of alcohol and cigarette smoke. All in all it wasn't a very attractive atmosphere. I was walking by and I heard a couple of whistles and "hey baby!" from some men who looked about 20. I tried to ignore it, then I heard them yelling again.
"What are you doing out here all by yourself? Come here." A tall muscular one with brown hair said.
I just kept walking. A blonde with a scratchy beard joined him.
"Come back here and hang out with us!" He yelled.
I just kept walking. I heard footsteps coming towards me. It couldn't be the two drunk guys, could it? I turned around at the blonde one grabbed my shoulders and pinned me against a wall.
"Help!" I screamed.
He covered my mouth with his hand.
"Quiet! We just want to have some fun." He said. I tried to scream for help again, but he punched me in the stomach and knocked the wind out of me.
Jacks Pov
I couldn't sleep. I was lying in my bed thinking about Kim's wedding. Would she really go through with it? I know she didn't love Milton. I sighed and looked at the clock. 1:00am. I decided to clear my head and go to the lake where Kim and I hung out. I grabbed my guitar and songbook (nobody knew i could play guitar) and snuck out. I had to walk downtown to get to the lake. I was passing some of the town's most popular bars. There was a thick scent of cigarette smoke in the air. I was about to walk past Lenny's Pub and Grill when I heard a girl scream.
I ran towards the cry for help and noticed there was a blonde girl pinned to the wall by some blonde drunk. I ran toward the helpless girl. I got closer and saw it was... Oh no.
"Kim!" I yelled.
She looked over at me with fear in her big brown eyes. I set my guitar and songbook down. I ran towards the blonde and punched him right in the face. I knocked him to the ground and his big brown haired buddy charged at me. He punched me right in the stomach but I shook it off. I punched him in the jaw and he fell. I ran over to Kim.
"Kim, are you okay?" I asked concerned. She was now sitting on the ground crying.
"He hurt me." She said quietly while sobbing.
"I know. I'm sorry I wasn't here earlier." I said. I pulled her into a hug and she wrapped her arms around my neck. We just sat there holding each other. She finally pulled away.
"What are you doing out this late?" She asked me.
"I couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd take a walk to the lake." I explained. "What about you?"
"Same." She said and smiled.
I smiled back and stood up. I held out my hand and she took it. I pulled her up to her feet and we just stood there.
"So... Lake?" She finally asked.
"Yeah. Oh, hold on!" I said and ran to where I set my guitar and songbook down. I grabbed them and walked back to Kim.
"You play guitar?" She asked me.
"Yeah." I simply said and we started walking to the lake.
We finally reached the lake. I checked my phone and it was about 1:30am. Kim and I sat on the dock where we usually sat. I looked around; everything looked so peaceful. It was quiet except for the faint chirping of crickets. The lake looked like glass; there wasn't a single ripple in the water. A cool summer breeze gently shook the leaves on the tall trees. The bright full moon's light shone on the still lake. I looked over at Kim. Her beautiful blonde hair blew in the breeze. She must've sensed I was looking at her because she looked over at me and our eyes met.
"Jack." She said quietly.
"Yeah?" I said softly, trying not to ruin the moment.
"Play me a song." She said and smiled.
I grabbed my guitar and opened my songbook. I played some notes and sang.
"Desperate for changing
starving for truth.
I'm closer to where I started
chasing after you.
Im falling even more in love with you.
Letting go of all I've held on to
I'm standing here until you make me move.
I'm hanging by a moment here with you.
Forgetting all I'm lacking
Completely incomplete
I'll take your invitation
You take all of me now...
I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all I've held onto
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
I'm living for the only thing I know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
And I don't know what I'm diving into
Just hanging by a moment here with you.
There's nothing else to lose
There's nothing else to find
There's nothing in the world
That can change my mind
There is nothing else
There is nothing else
There is nothing else
Desperate for changing
Starving for truth
I'm closer to where I started
Chasing after you...
I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all I've held onto
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
I'm living for the only thing I know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
And I don't know what I'm diving into
Just hanging by a moment here with you.
Just hanging by a moment
Hanging by a moment
Hanging by a moment here with you"
Kim Pov
Jack just played me the most amazing song. He had the most beautiful voice. I can still hear his words ringing in my head. I'm falling even more in love with you. Should I kiss him? I could feel my cheeks turning bright red. We just gazed into each others eyes. He scooted closer to me. Our faces were inches apart. He took his hand and brushed a loose strand of hair behind my ear. I could feel my cheeks burning. He smiled at my blush. His hand cupped my cheek and I smiled. He started leaning in. Closer... Closer... Closer... Our lips were centimeters apart; millimeters apart. His lips were just about to touch mine.
Ring! Ring! Ring!
Jack'sphone started to ring. We both pulled away, displeased with what happened. Jack answered the phone.
"Hello?" He asked. Who could be calling him at 1:30 in the morning? I could hear screaming on to other end.
"Mom- mom I'm sorry! I just went out for a walk! I'll be home soon! I'm on my way!" He said. I heard some more screaming and then he hung up the phone.
"I'm sorry Kim. That was my mom. She found out a snuck out and I have to get home right away." he said and stood up. He held out his hand and I took it. He pulled me up to my feet.
"What are you doing?" I asked confused.
"I'm taking you home. After what happened earlier, there's no way I'm letting you walk by yourself." He explained. We ran back to my house as fast as we could.
"Thank you so much for tonight Jack. I'm so thankful you were there tonight." I said and smiled. He smiled back.
He pulled me into a hug. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he wrapped his around my waist.
"I'll always be there for you Kim." He whispered in my ear. We both pulled away.
"Goodnight Kim." He said and ran off.
Well there's chapter 7! Hope everyone liked it! Please review! It gives me motivation to write!