(A / N) : Ok, so I have like a HUGE apology for all of my readers. I know I haven't updated in like a million years, but I was just super busy and I had so many things on my plate that I never had the chance to get around to updating. I am SO SORRY though. I promise I will try my very hardest to update a lot faster.

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Chapter 6: Close Calls & A Web Of Lies

Kim's POV

There I was, sitting in the doctor's office like a nervous wreck. My hands were sweating furiously and my legs were shaking uncontrollably. What had I gotten myself into?

"Crawford? Kimberly Crawford?"

I looked over at the now open door that led to all the patient rooms where a young woman holding a clipboard and wearing a painted on smile was waiting. She gazed around the room until her eyes met mine. I stood up slowly and walked over towards her, shame evident in my stride. I could see the pity etched across her face. She knew what I was here for, and she knew what I was feeling.

She led me down the hallway until we reached a room at the very end. I walked in and sat down on the paper covered check up table.

"The doctor will be right in." The woman said before shutting the door and leaving me in the room alone. I sighed. How could I have been so stupid? How could I have let myself end up here? It wasn't even the fear of what could happen to me that scared me. It was the fear of what my family and friends would think of me, especially Jack. It would disgust them. I mean, I disgusted myself.

"Good morning, Kim." Dr. Ibbertson greeted me as she entered the room. A folder rested in her left hand. The folder containing all my nightmares.

"You're here for the pregnancy test results, right?" She asked. I nodded. She just smiled.

"Well, good news Kim, you're not pregnant."

Those words hit me like a ton of bricks. They lifted all the dread that had been resting on my shoulders for days and an overwhelming feeling of relief washed over me. I was not pregnant. I was not carrying the child of that monster. I was so happy, I felt like crying tears of joy.

"Oh my god. You have no idea how relieved I am." I said letting out a huge sigh. Dr. Ibbertson smiled at me, but her face still expressed a hint of seriousness.

"I know, Kim. The thought of being pregnant at sixteen is quite frightening. I've dealt with this situation a lot. You really dodged a bullet on this one, which is why I want you to hear what I have to say. I know sex is a big deal with all the teenagers now a days. It's cool, it's exciting, it's a new experience, but they never stop to think how having sex at such a young age, especially unprotected, could change their lives. A baby, an STD, even being hurt from the actions of others. I don't want to see you be another statistic Kim. You're smarter than that. Please, please, be careful." Dr. Ibbertson patted my knee reassuringly before she walked out of the room leaving me with her lingering words. She was right. I was inconsiderate of my future, and completely disrespectful to my body and mind. I was no where near ready for what I had already done.

I left the doctor's office with even more shame than when I had entered. I still disgusted myself. He disgusted me. Everything about my life was pissing me off. Then there was Jack. My best friend. The one person who has always been honest with me and never kept the truth from me, no matter what it was. And I repaid him by lying to him. I had done nothing right in our friendship since I had gotten back. It was safe to say I fucking hated myself, and I really needed to fix what I was slowly destroying.

Jack's POV

On my way back home from the dojo I got a text from Kim asking to meet me in the park. I knew she had a doctor's appointment earlier and even though it was just a text, I was still worried. I quickly skated to the park and found Kim sitting on a nearby bench. She looked upset and that made my stomach turn.

"Hey, Kim. Got your message. Is everything alright?" I asked as I sat down next to her. Her eyes remained frozen on the cement underneith her feet. I could see her eyes beginning to water and her silence was beginning to worry be more and more by the second.

"Kim?" Finally she looked up.

"Are you ok?" I asked again. She just shook her head.

"No. I've been horrible to you Jack. I've been a terrible best friend. All you wanted was the truth from me, and I lied to you. You're always there for me, always making me feel better, and I just push you away. I'm so sorry." Tears began falling down her pale cheeks. I gently placed my hand on the side of her face and wiped away the wetness that was caking her face.

"Kim, don't be sorry. You're not a terrible best friend. You've just got a lot on your mind, and I know something's wrong. I just want to know what it is. But I can wait if you're not ready to tell me." All I wanted to do now was comfort Kim. I couldn't stand seeing her cry. It drove me insane. What could possibly be hurting Kim this much?

She sighed.

"I'm ready."

I'm so bad. I'm so sorry this chapter is so short. I was suffering major writer's block during this. Don't worry, I know how this is going to progress and you won't have to wait long. Can you guys guess what Kim is about to reveal?

You know what to do.