Hit the Road Jack Alternate Ending

Jack's POV

"Hey guys, I tried texting Kim, but she's not answering. My jet's gonna be here any minute," I said. I was worried. I really wanted to have a face to face goodbye with her. The guys shrugged.

"Well, I guess this is goodbye," I said. We all hugged. "You guys are seriously the best friends I've ever had. And I love you guys." I waved goodbye.

"Bye Jack," they all said. I took my bag and waited outside. I started talking to Rudy.

"I can't believe you're going to Otai Academy!" he said excitedly. I nodded.

"Hey, do me a favor, and when you see Kim, give her this letter. It has a few of my thoughts and feelings that I wanted her to know," I gave him an envelope.

"Well, I'll miss you Jack," Rudy said, and I hugged him. Then Kim came out. I sighed. I would have to say goodbye to her.

"Hey Kim, Jack wanted me to give you this. It has a few of his thoughts and feelings written," Rudy gave it to her. WAIT NO! I WANT TO TALK TO HER.

"Uh, ok. I did the same thing, Jack. There's a few things I wanted you to know," Kim replied. I was surprised, but took the letter. "But promise me you won't read it until you're on the plane!" She added quickly. I nodded.

"Yeah, same. Don't read my letter until I leave for the airport," I told her. She nodded.

"I still can't believe you're going to Otai Academy, it's in Japan. So far away," she remarked.

"Yeah, I'm gonna miss this place. And the guys, Rudy, and..." I faded off. She looked at me, and I just said it. "Especially you."

She smiled, "I'm gonna miss you too, Jack. Promise to keep in touch." I nodded, and we hugged. This was the last time I would be able to see her for another four years. That really sucks.

"Well, I guess this is goodbye," I said, and I turned to leave.

Kim's POV

"Well, I guess this is goodbye," Jack said, and then he turned to leave. I turned as well. I didn't want him to see me cry when he left. I can't believe he's actually going. I thought maybe there was a slight chance he would stay. I went back in the dojo. I couldn't wait, and I just opened the letter.

Hey Kim,

I'm leaving for Otai Academy, and I'm really going to miss you. Your laugh, your face, your humor, even your really bad dancing. Haha, I'm just kidding, but the real reason I wrote this to you is because I really like you. I always have, Kim, but I was too scared to say this. I know, lame. But whatever. I really hope I'll get to see you again soon. You've always been a great friend, and a greater person. People don't think you're all that tough, but I think you're tough, but you're also really cute. Ugh, I'm going to miss seeing all of your cuteness and prettiness and... Whatever, I'm ranting. I guess this is goodbye.

Love, Jack3

Jack likes me? He did? Oh my goodness. Why didn't I tell him before? I basically wrote the exact same thing in my letter. A tear rolled down my cheek. I'm really going to miss him.

Jack's POV

I just opened Kim's letter. I was positive she already did the same for mine, so whatever

Jack:

When you read this you're probably on the plane to Japan, but I'm pretty sure you read it before. Haha, typical you. I'm going to miss that about you. I'm going to miss everything about you. Your sweet words, your amazing eyes, and just you in general. I always liked you, Jack, and when you said you were going to move to Japan, I... I kind of broke into a million pieces. I'm sorry if this makes you feel bad, but no, don't. This is an amazing opportunity, I would never want you to skip this. I hope Japan has lots to offer for you. I guess this is goodbye, I love you. Thanks for always being there for me, and being you.

Love, Kim3

I basically wrote the same thing in my letter. When I read this, I knew I made a mistake. If I go to Otai, I could have karate. If I stay, I can have karate and my friends. A win win. I'm staying.

"Hey driver, turn this car around. Go back to the dojo," I told him. He gave me a thumbs up, "Got it."

When we got back to the dojo, I took all of my things and went inside.

"Hey guys! Miss me?" I said to them.

"Jack!" they all shouted. "What are you doing here?"

"I changed my mind, I'm not leaving," I explained, and I gave them all hugs. But the person I really wanted to talk to was Kim.

"Um, hey Kim. I'm sorry, but uh, I read your letter already," I told her. She smiled.

"It's ok, I did the same thing," she said. I knew it. We smiled at each other, and then I gave her a hug.

"I'm really happy you're not moving," she told me. "But this is an amazing opportunity. What made you change your mind?"

"Oh I don't know, I thought it might cost too much," I told her. We smiled, and I took her hand.

"Thanks for your letter by the way, it was sweet," she said to me. I smiled, then kissed her on the cheek.

"Thanks Kimmy, you too," she smiled at me. I'm so glad I'm not leaving. I would never be able to live without her beautiful smile, or even her!