Wow. Thank you SO much for all of the reviews! So many people read last chapter and reviewed! I got around 25 reviews for one chapter! So thank you! Well I hope you guys like this chapter! Enjoy! (Ps. Sorry about the little mistake I made in the last chapter. It was a typo. If you didn't catch it, oh well).
Kim Pov
After Jack left, I ran upstairs to my room and flopped onto my bed. I buried my face in my pillow and let out a loud scream. Luckily my mother didn't hear my muffled scream or she would've freaked. I was so confused. I had never been this stressed out in my entire life. I just kept replaying mine and Jack's kiss from earlier. My stomach was filled with butterflies but it was also in a knot. There way no way I could be with Jack if I was going to marry Milton. I couldn't tell my mother that I wanted to be with Jack because she hates him. My head was spinning and my heart was racing; my palms were sweating and my body was shaking. Words could not describe how much I was freaking out. I looked at the clock 3:30pm. I rolled my eyes and sighed. I just wanted this day to be over.
Ring! Ring! Ring!
I heard the house phone ringing from my room.
"Mom!" I yelled, hoping she would answer the phone. "MOM!" I yelled again. No answer. Now the constant ringing was getting on my nerves. I jumped out of bed and rushed downstairs to answer the phone.
"Hello?" I said, very annoyed.
"Kimberly! It's your mother!" She said.
"Mom? Where'd you go?" I asked her, utterly confused.
"I decided to grab some drinks with Milton's mother." She explained.
"Okay so why are you calling me?" I asked, still confounded.
"Well, Mrs. Brewer and I thought it would be a great idea if you and Milton spent some time together tonight. Maybe at a fancy restaurant?" She asked.
I thought about it. I hadn't spent much time with Milton lately. I guess it wouldn't hurt to go out with him. Did I want to? Absolutely not. However, I had to get used the fact that we would be married someday.
I sighed, but quietly so my mother wouldn't hear. "Yes mother, I would love to go out with Milton tonight." I lied.
"Great! Be ready by 6:30. Milton will pick you up then." She said.
"Great." I said, trying to sound enthusiastic.
"Goodbye Kimberly! Kiss kiss!" She said and hung up the phone.
I set the phone down. Just another thing to add to my stress- a date with Milton. I ran back upstairs and went to my room, slamming the door shut. I guess I had time to take a nap before my date with Milton. I sighed. I got under my covers and snuggled with my pillows and blanket in my cozy bed. I was only laying there for about a minute before I drifted off into a tranquil sleep.
Jack Pov
I got home from Kim's and went immediately to my bed. I had a lot of thinking to do and I did it best right before a nap. I laid in my bed thinking about mine and Kim's relationship. Would she cancel the wedding? Would she go through with it? Will she ever tell her mother how she feels about me? These were just a few of the many questions that were swirling around in my head. I thought about Kim. She had a beautiful personality and a smile that could light up a room. Then I thought back to earlier- our kiss. One of the best moments I have ever experienced.
I really like Kim Crawford. I thought to myself.
Kim Crawford likes me.
I kissed Kim Crawford.
Kim Crawford kissed me.
These few thoughts brought butterflies to my stomach. I laid in my bed smiling like an idiot.
Knock knock knock.
I looked up to see Milton standing in the doorway.
"What?" I asked him.
"Jack I need a favor." He said.
"Okay, what?" I asked.
He seemed reluctant to ask, but eventually spoke. "Mother set up a dinner for Kim and I this evening." He started.
I already didn't like where this was going. My brother was going out with the girl of my dreams.
"The thing is, I'm afraid I'll get really nervous or something and embarrass myself. The closer this wedding gets, the more apprehensive I become. So I was just wondering if you would come with me." He asked pleadingly.
I was confused. Why would he want me on his date with Kim?
"Not alone, of course." He added. "Maybe Kelsey could be your date. Remember Kelsey? It seemed like you two really hit it off when you met." He finished.
I remember Kelsey. The night we met she wouldn't leave me alone. She wouldn't stop flirting with me either. She was annoying and I didn't like her at all. I had to admit she was pretty, but not as beautiful as Kim.
I thought it over. Well, if I went on the date I would get to see Kim. However, she would be with Milton. If I got her alone we could talk about the kiss, but Kelsey would probably be right by my side the entire night. Oh well, it's worth a shot.
I sighed. "Sure Milton, I'll go." I told him.
He smiled and ran up to me to give me a hug. "Thank you Jack! I'll go call Kelsey!"
I sat on my bed and ran my hand through my hair. What did I just get myself into?
Kim Pov
It was about 5:45 when I woke up from my nap. I had to leave in 45 minutes. I hopped out of bed and ran to the bathroom. I took a quick 5 minute shower and washed my face. I wrapped myself in a towel and went to my closet to pick out something to wear. It was a fancy restaurant, so I needed a fancy dress. I searched through my entire selection of clothes until I found the perfect dress. It was a pink dress with an over the shoulder strap. Kind of plain, but very pretty. I through the dress on my bed and ran back to the bathroom. I decided to curl my hair which took about 15 minutes. I put on mascara, concealer, a little bit of eyeliner, and some lip gloss. By now it was about 6:15. I grabbed the dress off my bed and slipped it on. I put on my heels and added diamond earrings as the finishing touch. I looked in the mirror satisfied.
I ran downstairs and waited for Milton's arrival. I sat on the couch and watched some TV to pass the time.
Knock knock knock.
Igot off the couch and answered the door. I opened it and saw a cute brown eyed boy looked back at me.
"Jack?" I asked. "What are you doing here?"
Just then, a long haired brunette girl ran up from behind.
"Hi Kim! Remember me? Kelsey!" She said. I remembered her from one of my parents' previous get togethers. She had a squeaky voice that I couldn't stand.
Milton ran up to me and gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
"I'm sorry if you're a little surprised Kim. I thought a double date would be fun." Milton said.
A double date? As in, Jack is on a date with that squeaky voiced Kelsey? I clenched my fists. I looked over at Jack and he looked back at me. It was pretty obvious he wasn't happy about the situation either.
I put on my best fake smile. "Of course a double date would be fun!" I said, trying to sound enthusiastic.
We walked out of the house and got in the limo. I sat in between Jack and Milton and Kelsey was on the other side of Jack. Milton tried starting up a few conversations, but we sat in an awkward silence for most of the ride.
We finally got to the restaurant. We got out of the limo and walked to the entrance. It was a nice restaurant; the room was dimly lit and there were candles at every table. The hostess led us to a table outside. There were about 10 white tables out there. These tables also had candles on them. It was on a porch. There was a dance floor towards the left, surrounded by lights and flowers. There was soft music playing. She led us to a table next to the dance floor. Milton pulled my chair out for me and I sat down; Jack did the same for Kelsey. I clenched my fists again. I know Jack was just trying to be a gentleman, but I wish he was being a gentleman to me. At least I had Milton.
"So Kim, excited for the big day?" Kelsey asked me.
I saw Jack tense up at the mention of the wedding. I looked at Milton and flashed him a fake smile. "Sure am." I lied. He grabbed my hand and squeezed it. I didn't feel the same warmth I had when Jack held my hand.
"Aw, you two are so cute!" She squealed. "Aren't they Jacky?" She asked Jack.
Did she just call him Jacky? Okay, this girl needs to go.
He looked over and locked eyes with me. "They sure are." He said. I could tell he was trying to sound happy, but he clearly wasn't.
Just then the waitress came over with four menus.
"Hi! I'm Sara and I'll be your waitress for this evening." She said. She got us our drinks then took out orders and left.
The four of us had some small talk and talked about the wedding. Jack seemed to be getting annoyed with every mention of the wedding and I was too. Our dinner came and we sat in silence as we ate. I wasn't up for talking. I didn't want to be here. Wait-let me rephrase that- I wanted to be here, but with Jack- not Milton. We finally finished eating, we payed the bill, and we just sat there.
A slow song started to play. Milton turned to me.
"May I have this dance?" He asked me.
I quickly glanced at Jack. He didn't look happy. I couldn't refuse a dance with Milton. that would be suspicious. I just sighed and tried to hide the betrayal I was feeling towards Jack.
"Of course Milton." I said. He grabbed my hand and we walked to the dance floor together.
Jack Pov
I watched Kim and Milton walk to the dance floor together. Kelsey and I sat there in an awkward silence.
"Wanna dance?" She asked me in her high, squeaky voice.
I was reluctant to, but I agreed.
We walked to the dance floor. Maybe now Kim will see what it feels like when the person you really like is with someone else. Kelsey put her hand on my shoulder and I put mine on her waist. She grabbed my free hand and we started swaying back and forth. Kelsey started babbling on about all of the dresses she tried on until she found the perfect one for tonight. I was getting annoyed so I looked over and saw Kim and Milton dancing. I got a knot in my stomach. I saw Kim look up and she locked eyes with me.
I cleared my throat. "Um, Kelsey, I'll be right back." I said. I pulled away from Kelsey and started walking towards Milton and Kim. I tapped Milton on the shoulder.
"Hey, Milton. Kelsey won't stop talking and it's really annoying me. I don't think I can take another minute of it. Could we please swap? I take Kim and you take Kelsey...?" I pleaded.
Milton seemed reluctant and sighed. "Look Jack, Kim and I are having a wonderful time. I don't think-"
"Milton, just do Jack this favor." Kim said. "I'll be fine with Jack." She gave him a reassuring smile.
"Okay." He said. He gave Kim a quick peck on the cheek and walked over to Kelsey.
"So Kim, would you like to dance?" I asked her and smiled.
She smiled back. "Of course."
She put her hand on my shoulder and grabbed my hand. I placed my free hand on her waist. She put her head on my chest. We swayed back and forth, moving in perfect harmony. I heard her humming to the song. She's so cute. I thought to myself. I started humming with her.
Cause it's you and me and all of the people
with nothing to do, nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all of the people
but I don't know why
I can't keep my eyes off of you.
All of the things that I want to say
Just aren't coming out right
I'm tripping on words, you got my head spinning
I don't know where to go from here
Kim picked her head up from my chest and gazed into my eyes. We danced the rest of the song, just staring into each others eyes. I forgot we were even at a restaurant. It felt like Kim and I were the only two people in the world. The song ended and we stood there, just standing still. We finally joined the real world again and let go of each other. Milton walked over to us.
"Guys the limos here." Milton said.
"Okay." I said, still in a trance from my dance with Kim.
We walked to the limo in silence. The drive home was also quiet. We were all exhausted. The four of us stood on Kim's front porch.
"Goodbye my love." Milton said to Kim. He gave her a kiss on the cheek. The knot in my stomach returned. Milton walked to our limo and got in.
"Bye Jacky!" Kelsey said to me. Then she did something I never thought she would. She kissed me. On the lips. I didn't feel the same warmth I experienced with Kim. She walked to her car that was parked in the driveway. Kim stood there shocked.
I scratched the back of my neck nervously. "Well, I wasn't expecting that." I confessed.
She still stood there shocked. "So are you two... like a couple now?" She asked.
I was surprised by her question. "What? No way!" I said.
"Well it sure seems like it." Kim said angrily,
"Kim, I swear, I have no feelings for her." I said.
Kim sighed. "Okay." She didn't seemed convinced. "Well, goodnight Jack." She said and walked inside, shutting the door harshly.
Thats chapter 10! Sorry for any mistakes! I didn't feel like editing it. Please review! Stay tunes for chapter 11!
