Jack's POV

February 9th, 2011. That was the day that my life was changed. I had just walked into my house and I saw my mom crying. When she told me that my father had been killed in a car accident, I locked myself in my room and didn't come out for 3 days. Today is the 1 year anniversary of his death. I've been shutting everyone out today. I know they're worried, I just wished they would leave me alone though.

Kim's POV

Something's wrong with Jack. I don't know what. He's barely been talking to any of us today, we're starting to get really worried. We're at the dojo right now and he's beating the dummies senseless. I walked up to him and put my hand on his shoulder. He whirled around to see me, but when he saw me, a look of anger and sadness passed through his eyes. He thinks I didn't notice, but I did.

"Jack, what's wrong?" I asked.

"Leave me alone, Kim." Jack gritted through his teeth.

"No, not until I know why you are beating up the dummies like they are Black Dragons." I argued back.

"KIM, WHY DON'T YOU JUST GET IT THROUGH YOUR STUPID, SOUTHERN GIRL HEAD THAT I DON'T WANT TO TALK! ARE YOU ALWAYS THIS ANNOYING!?" Jack yelled at me.

I stepped back, tears pricking at my eyes.

"WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM!? YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I HATE PEOPLE CALLING ME A STUPID, SOUTHERN BELLE! I GET STRAIGHT A's AND TAKE KARATE TO PROVE THOSE PEOPLE WRONG! THAT I'M NOT JUST SOME DITZY BLONDE! UGH, I HATE YOU! YOU'RE THE WORST FRIEND EVER!" I screamed at him.

I ran into the girl's locker room to go get changed into my gi, so I could get these next two hours over and done with. I was so mad at Jack, he KNEW that I try so hard to get people to not see me as just some "dumb blonde."

I walked out of the locker room to see Milton, Eddie and Jerry sitting on a stack of mats, nervously looking at Jack, who was beating up the dummies again, with even more ferocity.

"Okay, let's start sparring. Milton, you go with Kim. Jerry, you go with Jack. Eddie, I'll spar with you." Rudy said, walking out of his office.

After 2 minutes I had beat Milton, who was actually starting to get really good at karate, and Jack had basically beaten Jack into the ground after 30 seconds. Eddie had been beaten by Rudy after 2 minutes as well.

"Okay, guys and girl, I need to close the dojo up early. I need to help Phil train Tootsie in a show competition." Rudy said.

Jack quickly dashed over to his locker, grabbed his clothes, and rushed out the doors of the dojo,

I slowly walked over to my locker to get my things after I changed. I walked out, after mumbling goodbye to Eddie, Jerry and Milton.

I wasn't exactly thrilled about going home and facing an empty house, yet again, so I decided to walk through the park. Try to clear my mind and get rid of my frustrations. As I was walking through the park, I saw Jack sitting on one of the park benches, with his head in his hands.

I'd never seen him like this. He looked troubled, so upset. I may have been mad at him, but my best friend side kicked in. I walked over to the bench Jack was sitting on and sat down next to him. Jack looked up at me and I saw that he had tear tracks going down his face. Before I could react, Jack launched himself at me and crushed me in a giant bear hug.

"Ssh, it's okay. You're okay." I whispered soothing words in Jack's ear as I rubbed his back.

I could feel his body heaving and shaking with sobs and I could feel his tears soaking my shirt. Jack lifted his head out of the crook of my neck and wiped his tears away.

"Want to tell me why you're so upset now?" I said.

"Today is the 1 year anniversary of my dad's death. I remember coming home from school that day, hearing my mom crying. She told me that my father had been killed in a car accident. I remember crying for hours after I found out. I locked myself in my room, I didn't talk to anyone at his wake or funeral." Jack explained.

"Oh my god, Jack. I'm so sorry." I whispered.

"Kim, I just wanted to say sorry for snapping at you. I know you aren't just some "dumb blonde", I just was so mad and upset. You just remind me so much of him. You're both funny, crazy, protective and care about loved ones. I'm so sorry about everything I said to you earlier at the dojo." Jack said to me, whilst maintaining eye contact.

"It's okay, Jack. I understand now why you were so upset. I should have just left you alone. I'm not going to lie, I was really hurt by the things you said to me at the dojo. And I want to say one thing. If you ever, and I mean EVER, are feeling upset, I want you to call me and I will be at your house in 5 or 10 minutes max. You're my bst friend, and I don't want you to feel like you have to keep any secrets from me, okay?" I said to Jack. I looked up at the sky as I felt rain droplets fall on my face.

"We should probably go home, it's starting to..."

I was cut off by the feeling of Jack's soft lips on mine. He tenderly kissed me in the middle of the park on a bench whilsti t rained.

I felt Jack slowly pull away from me.

"Sorry, I've just always wanted to do that." Jack mumbled, his face now scarlet, as we stood up.

I pecked Jack's lips one more time quickly.

"It's okay, Jack. I've kind of been wanting to do that for a while too." I replied, a smile tugging at the corner of my lips when I looked at Jack.

"Really? Does this mean that you'll be my girlfriend?" Jack asked me, nervously.

"Of course!" I replied.

Jack leaned down slightly to kiss me once more. I happily kissed my new boyfriend back. Soon we had to break away for air. One one thought crossed my mind.

"Finally." I whispered.

Jack's POV

"Finally." I whispered.