Oh, who watched Reality Fights? I seriously loved that episode. Although they weren't a lot of Kim/Jack scenes, the episode altogether was just pure awesome :). I can't wait for the China episode!
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Chapter Three - Ruined
Jack Anderson stuffed his overly-sized, red backpack into his messy locker. He had decided to reorganize his locker a long time ago, but being the procrastinator he was - when it came to those things - it just never got done.
Kim had texted him right after he hung up, but his sour mood proved to be more stubborn than what his heart told him to do. He wanted to reply, but he knew he couldn't. Giving the cold shoulder would get her attention, right? At least, that's what the brunette thought.
No one seemed to notice the dark cloud that was above Jack's head as they continued their merry way around the halls.
How is everyone so cheery in the morning? He muttered bitterly to himself.
"Whooo!" Ah, that noise. That howl? Whatever you may call it. It was familiar. Too familiar. Jack breathed in deeply.
"Yo, Jack!" Jerry's voice boomed as he was on the top of stairs.
Jack slowly turned around with an eyebrow raised, "What may I help you with Jerry?"
Jerry jumped swiftly down the stairs, a skill he developed as he was a dancer.
"Oh Jack, you do not need to help me. Because, I, Jerry Martinez, has successfully asked Kelsey to the prom. Total swag yo!" He smirked as he crossed his arms over his toned chest.
Jack let a tiny smile creep upon his lips, "Whoa, congrats Jerry! But .. the prom isn't even for another month and a half."
Jerry let out a slight chuckle as he lightly hit Jack on the chest, "Jack .. these girls, they're like the newest video game. You have to pre-order them or else you're going to be stuck with an outdated version. I may be early, but dude, it feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Now, I can go and play more pranks on people!"
"Jerry .. I don't know if I should be proud that you planned this out or smack you because you pretty much compared women to video games." Jack stuffed his hands into his pockets.
Jerry shook his head, "Nothing personal. It's like an ... an-an-ana ... ology?"
Jack cocked his head to the side, "Analogy?"
"Yes, that word!" Jerry snapped his fingers.
Jack shook his head.
Jerry quickly elbowed him in the ribs, "So .. man, when are you going to ask Kim to prom? Dude .. everyone knows you two are going together .. well actually-"
"-What makes you so sure I'm going with Kim?" Jack inquired while Jerry's eyes widened.
His mouth dropped open, "Well .. I mean, don't you guys have like some mutual understanding?"
"Wait .. what?"
"You know; you like her, she likes you but neither of you want to admit it, but you both know there's something there ..." Jerry explained swiftly.
"She does not like me, Jerry. We're just best friends." Jack frowned as he said the last part.
Jerry gave Jack an unamused look, "Jack. I may be 'stupid' but I'm not 'stupid'."
Jack quickly gave Jerry an odd look but Jerry held his hand out.
"I'm one of the Wasabi Warriors, okay. I see you two everyday. You two walk in together, you two walk out. There's something going on and bro, here's your chance! PROM! It's our senior year! Are you really going to continue to deny it? Because, frankly, the act's getting old .."
Jack had a bewildered look on his face. Jerry never spoke like this. He never made sense. He never listened. He never paid attention.
But, for some odd reason, Jerry had gotten all the points.
If Jerry got it, wouldn't that mean everyone else got it?
Jack quickly gulped down the lump that began to form in his throat.
Jerry clapped his hands together, "So .. I say ask her soon or maybe someone might beat you to it .."
This caught Jack's attention. Jerry had just explained that Kim and him pretty much had a relationship. So, why would anyone go for Kim if she was sort of already taken?
"What do you mean?-"
BRINNNNNNNNG.
The bell rang throughout the whole school.
Jerry clamped a hand on Jack's shoulder, "Just remember what I said. Do it soon before it's too late."
Jack was about to question Jerry's explanation but he had quickly turned around and ran up the stairs.
Now what?
Kim dodged the students left and right. Throughout the three years of high school, Kim had only grown up to 5'5. Most people towered over her, which Kim disliked. She hated when someone had an advantage over through the halls were the worst part of her days. Usually, she didn't mind it because Jack would walk her to her class.
Jack.
Where was that kid?
He suddenly disappeared after their phone call last night. He didn't even send a good morning text to the awaiting blond. This irked Kim Crawford. Jack never stepped out of routine. The routine that she had come to love. Why the sudden change? She didn't do anything. At least she hoped she didn't.
Kim bustled through her last crowd of people and made it to the door of her first period class.
English class.
The class that she had with Grace and Jack ..
Although Grace was on a trip with her family, so Jack was the only one she was counting on.
She wasn't sure if he was still mad at her, so she had brought something that was sure to bring a smile on the skaters' face.
As if on cue, the brunette appeared in the doorway - scanning the room.
Kim's cheeks began to blush as his eyes focused on her. Suddenly, she felt the urge to smack her lip-gloss together or fix the annoying baby hairs she had. But, she didn't.
They had shared a moment.
Their eyes connected and everyone else just seemed to disappear.
Kim breathed in deeply as Jack walked over and slumped into the chair behind her. He didn't even say good morning to her, with was completely out of the usual.
That's when Kim Crawford knew she was in trouble.
She mustered up enough courage as she turned around in her seat. The brunette was currently laid back, spinning his HB pencil on his binder.
"Jack .." She whispered.
His eyes drifted up, and their brown orbs met.
"Yes?" He responded stoutly.
She frowned, "I'm super sorry okay? I didn't want to ditch you, honestly. Please forgive me already."
He smirked, "I didn't care about that .."
"Then what?" She quirked an eyebrow.
He leaned back into his chair, "Nothing. It's nothing, don't worry about it."
Kim shut her mouth. She didn't want to argue with Jack, so she just left the matter alone. Eventually, they would have to talk about whatever it was. But, for right now - it was not needed.
She whipped out of her pocket two home-made, chocolate-chip cookies. She then slid them onto Jack's desk.
"Peace offering?" She offered a slight smile.
A slight smile twitched on the skaters' face, "More like a bribe. You probably want me to tell you what was bothering me."
"No, that's not-" Kim paused for a moment, retracing her thoughts, "Okay .. maybe just a little. But, if you don't want to tell me it's cool. I'll wait. I just don't want things to be awkward with you. Okay? So, can you please forgive me for whatever it was I did?"
He picked up the pencil and began to tap the side with the eraser on it on his green binder.
"Kim, I find this very out of the ordinary. Usually, you're the one who's upset with me." He explained as blush began to tint on the blonds' cheeks.
"I know. But, whatever." She didn't know how to respond so she left it like that.
An open thought.
Jack eyed Kim carefully.
He could see the sincerity in her brown orbs. Although, he was most likely getting lost in them, like he always does. She was just so ... irresistible?
Oh God, I am so whipped. He gulped.
His hands drifted to the two cookies and the end of his desk, where Kim's fingers were still currently on. Their fingers brushed and Jack swore he could feel the electricity flowing through his body.
Simple things like that made Jack crazy.
Kim Crawford made him crazy.
Jack was utterly in love with her, and for once, that was something that didn't make him feel crazy.
It made him feel all mushy and happy inside.
A range of happy emotions were the best emotions anyone could ever feel.
He grabbed the cookies in his hands; slightly crushing them in the process.
"Fine, we're cool." He said coolly.
Kim's smile matched perfectly with his, "Thanks. Don't worry, I'll make it up to you. After school today, I'll pay for your meal."
"Oh, Kim, you don't have to worry about that. I'll pay for yours and mine." He leaned back, a cocky smirk playing on his lips.
She quirked an eyebrow, "Jack, this is the twenty-first century .. chivalry is dead."
And just like that, the duo were back to normal; arguing about unnecessary things until one proved to be more weaker than the other.
"Hey, I'm just trying to be nice." Jack countered.
Kim playfully smirked, "Yeah .. well I can get things done myself."
A chuckle escaped from his lips, "Of all people, Kim, I think I would know that."
"Good." She let out a tiny, flirtatious giggle.
"But, I know one thing you can't beat me in." He was waging war with the blond.
"Oh really .. and what may that be? Karate? Please Jack, we're both black belts." She knew him too well.
He clapped his hands together, "I know."
She gave him a confused look, "Then what?"
"Dancing."
She looked appalled, "That's not fair. You're not that good yourself!"
He smirked as he won this fight, "Yeah .. but still better than you. Unless you want to prove yourself?"
She titled her head to the side, "I'm listening."
He smiled, "Well .. you know in like a month and a half -"
"Everyone please be silent. I have an announcement to make." Mr. Squires;Seaford's principal voices' boomed throughout the classroom.
Kim quickly spun around before Jack could even finish his sentence.
Jack let out a frustrated sigh.
"So, some of you may have heard that there's a new student here at Seaford High School. And to answer your question, yes. Now, we must all treat him like one of us. Please respect his privacy as he will respect yours," Everyone in the class looked at each other confused. "Now, introducing our newest student ..."
He whipped his hair to the right.
He hated his hair but his management decided that it was a good look for him.
He hated who he became.
When he met the girl that changed his life four years ago, he would've never expected that he would fall for her.
Yeah, he fell for her hard.
The attitude she gave him, was something he had never gotten from anybody ever.
She is the reason for the sudden change in him. It was all because of her.
Now, he looks at life with a much more positive attitude.
As he returns in San Jose, he is always waiting for the girl who seemed to have a thing for him.
Hopefully, it was still there.
His eyes drifted to a multi-coloured poster.
PROM! It read.
A smile crept upon his lips as he began to formulate a plan in his head.
He lifted his books of the seat and began his way to his class.
"...Ricky Weaver!" The principal finished with a smile.
Jack's eyes bulged out of their sockets.
All the girls began to fan themselves and some began to re-arrange their hair.
This wasn't good for Jack's plan, not good at all.
Ricky walked in with a smile on his face, "Hello everyone."
Jack frowned. This kid seemed even more fake than before.
Ricky cleared his throat, "Now .. I know I may be new here, but I need to ask something."
Mr. Squires allowed him to speak.
Ricky left his books on the teachers' desk as he began to walk down the rows. He stopped right in front of Kim.
Jack began to rise up in his seat. What is this kid doing?
Ricky rubbed his hands together, "I know Prom is still a long way from here but I was wondering if you, Kim Crawford, would accompany me?"
Jealous sighs flew out of the girls' mouths.
Kim, however, only had an open mouth with a shocked expression.
This too, was on Jack Andersons' face.
Plan officially ruined.
Now, hopefully that was long enough chapter for you? This story will probably not be long, but fear not because I already have a sequel planned :)
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