Jared's POV

I led her over to the courtyard and we sat down on one of the benches. She shivered a little and smiled looking into the sun. I stared at her still amazed that this goddess wanted to speak to me. She looked over at me and blushed a little when she realized I was staring again but she didn't seem to mind. I realized that her eyes had a hint of gold in them that stood out even more in the sun. Amazing.

She blushed again and I realized I had said it out loud. "What's your favorite color?" I asked.

"Blue," she answered.

"Favorite food?"

"French fries."

"Favorite animal?"

"Wolf." I was taken aback and stared at her.

"Wolf?" I asked smiling a little. It was almost too perfect.

She looked away and smiled. "Ever since I heard the legends I have always been fascinated with wolves." I just laughed and she stared at me confused. "What's so funny?"

"I'll tell you some other time," I said. We sat there and talked until the period ended and I walked her to her locker holding her hand. This time there were people in the hallway staring at us but I didn't care. Kim seemed to be a little embarrassed though and was looking down at the floor. She would have to get used to this. After finding her I wasn't going to let her go. I winced when I realized we had no more classes together so I walked her to her classroom and had to force myself to let her go.

"Can I take you home?" I blurted out. She turned and looked surprised.

"Well my mom is picking me up for a doctor's appointment after school," she said and I sighed. She smiled a little and put her hand on my arm. "But you can give me a ride tomorrow if you want." I smiled again and placed my hand over hers.

"I would love to," I said and she blushed yet again and turned to walk into the classroom. I walked to my class half-heartedly as I realized I probably wasn't going to see her again for the rest of the day. It made my heart ache. I tried to concentrate in class because I had missed a lot of work but it was so hard. All I could do was think about Kim. Why had I never noticed her before today? She was so gorgeous I was sure I could never have missed her. I glanced around in class and saw that a few girls were sending me flirtatious looks. I just looked back up at the board. Honestly the teacher's lectures were more interesting. None of them held a candle to Kim.

After school I raced to Kim's locker and saw her talking to her friend Carmen.

"Kim," I said excitedly. I'm sure I sounded like a little kid. She smiled and Carmen rolled her eyes.

"Jared," she murmured. I don't think I've ever enjoyed hearing my name so much before today.

"Carmen," I said politely. She smiled knowing that all my attention was on Kim.

"Do you need a ride in the morning?" I asked eagerly.

"Well I usually just walk because I don't live that far," she said. My face fell.

"Oh ok," I said. Carmen nudged her.

"But Kimmy weren't you just saying to me earlier how you hated walking cuz it's always raining in the morning. I'm sure Jared wouldn't mind giving you a ride in his nice warm car," she said smiling sweetly at me. I smiled at her in thanks and we both looked at Kim expectantly.

"Well I…I guess that's fine," she said looking down at the floor again.

"Okay cool. Well maybe I should take your number so I can call you and get your address," I said. Again Kim didn't say anything. Carmen sighed and recited it for me.

"Thanks," I said punching it in my phone. Then she narrowed her eyes at me.

"Let's be clear though. If I find out that you and your huge friends are doing this as a bet then I promise you that I will have my revenge on you. Giants or not!" she said.

Kim groaned, "Carrrrmmmeeen."

I laughed looking at Kim. "Don't worry Carmen. I would never do anything to hurt her." Kim didn't look up but I saw her smile a little.

"Gah you guys are too cute and Kimberly I promise you Jared's face is much more interesting than the floor so say your goodbyes and then let's go," she said closing her locker.

Kim looked up at me and her cheeks were flaming red. "Bye," she said smiling a little. My heart skipped a beat.

"Bye," I said and watched as Carmen dragged her. My life. My Kim, away.