Hey guys! Thanks soooo much for the reviews on the last update. Here's chapter 5!

"Kickin' it In the Summer"

Chapter Five

Last night was the worst sleep I've ever experienced since my mother's death. If I can even call it sleep. I couldn't close my eyes for more than a second..the tears never allowed me to.

I told everyone that this would happen. No one listened.

I'm not even angry at Jack. I hate myself. It wasn't his fault he didn't want me. I should be the one feeling like shit, because I gave him my heart only for it to break of rejection.

So when my alarm rang the next morning, I knew I needed to go to practice. No matter what went down last night, I need to act like nothing happened.

Nice try, Kim. You know you'll be crying the second your eyes meet his beautiful brown ones.

But..but..he kissed me! He was the one that initiated it. Not me! Why does it have to be so fucking complicated? The walk to the Dojo was heartless, slow, depressing. The list can go on. I was about to open the door of what was my favorite place in the world, when someone's hand collided with mine. Butterflies formed in my chest..his touch was all too familiar.

"S-sorry." He said. "Go ahead."

I pretended he wasn't there and I walked in. I heard his heartbroken sigh and immediately I wanted to turn around and apologize. Then I thought: Does he even know how many times I've cried yesterday? Let him be in pain.

Grace was the first to notice me and ran over to me as if this was the first time she's seen me in forever. Jeez, it was only one practice that I missed.

"Where have you been? I called you like crazy!" She yelled. I was about to respond but she cut me off.

"No time to answer. Rudy's pissed."

Ah, fuck. More things to worry about. Just then, our Sensei leaves his office and notices Jack and I. Grace was right. If looks could kill.. "Where have you guys been?" He hollers. I flinch and stare in shock at his tone. Rudy never raised his voice.

"Okay, Rudy I know we skipped practice without a warning-" Jack started to explain. I flinched again. Hearing his gentle, concerned voice hit a little too close to home at the moment.

"Without a warning? I was scared to death think you guys were abducted or something."

I rolled my eyes. Rudy can be a little overdramatic. Choosing not to fight today, I decided to man up and apologize. "I'm sorry, Rudy. It wont happen again. Now can we please get back to practice?" My voice cracked at the end and tears were about to leak. Bad timing, you tears!

Rudy noticed my mood because his face softened and he stutters. "I-I'm sorry for raising my voice. I didn't mean to upset you."

I shook my head and smiled at my Sensei. "No, it's alright Rudy. I'm not upset at you, but thank you." My eyes locked with Jack's. He stood next to the lockers and looked pained for a second. He shakes his head turns to Jerry.

"Wanna spar?" He whispered to our friend nonchalantly. I stood there in shock. So he's gonna ignore me? Fine. I'll ignore too.

Grace walks up beside me as I walk into the changing room. Once we're out of site from the guys she yanked me into the room and locked the door. "Ow Grace! I would still like to use my arm, thank you very much!" I yelled as I rubbed my arm. God, that girl has a grip.

She looks at me, noticing my red face and teary eyes. "What the fuck happened, Kim?"

"Nothing." I mutter, looking down at the ground. I began to change into my uniform, she never once took her eyes off of me. Gosh, creepy much? Just as I'm tying my hair up, she tries again.

"It's something with Jack, isn't it?"

And with the mention of his name, I break down. She just took me in her arms and we sat on the floor as I told her everything. How I felt about Jack, which caused her to smile, and what happened last night.

"..and then he just left, not even explaining himself, even after I said I loved him." I finished, sniffing. Grace looked shocked, angry, and sad. I so did not want her pity right now.

"That son of a bitch! Oh, Kim. I know it sucks right now but I will get easier okay? Once I beat the shit out of him-"

"No beating, please." I begged. She looked furious. If Jerry did that to Grace, I would kill him too. I don't want Grace going to jail, anyway. She wiped my tears and engulfed me in a huge hug. It felt really nice, but the pain remained. It did help a little bit though.

"I feel bad." she whispers. I look up from my gaze on the ground.

"Why?"

"Cause I pressured you about your feelings and I convinced you that he felt the same.." she says, guilty. Oh, Grace. I took her back into my arms and we both sat down in silence.

There was a bang on the door. "Are you guys done changing yet? It's sparing time." Jerry yells. We get up and I made sure to wipe my tears before walking outside again. Milton turned to look at us and his face looked concerned.

"Are you alright Kim? You've been crying." Just then, Jack turned around and our eyes met again.

"Fine..just allergies." I say. Grace touches my shoulder and the door opens. Our jaws drop altogether.

"Room for any new students?" Donna Tobin says in the most revealing outfit. Even Jack has his mouth open. I had the nerve to roll my eyes. "And you are?" Rudy says. Donna smacks her gum, causing me to flinch. I hate the sound of it.

"Donna Tobin." She says while biting her lip. She waves her hand at Jack and smirks at the rest of us.

"I do not like this." Mutters Grace as Donna also winks at Jerry. I don't like this either.