Kim

"What's this I hear about you and Jared?"

I grinned when I heard the voice.

"It's really not as bad as everyone is making it out to be."

"That is not what Olivia said."

I turned to Gavin.

"Look, it isn't going anywhere. He apologized for embarrassing me in front of the class."

"Were you embarrassed?" Gavin sang.

I bit my lip.

"You're doing it again."

I frowned, "Really Gavin, Jared hasn't paid any attention to me. What makes you think that all of a sudden he'll fall for me? People don't wake up and suddenly have feelings for someone."

Gavin raised one slender eyebrow as we entered the gym.

"I'm being completely honest!"

"Look, if I know guys," He started, "Then him noticing you now is a sign."

Thunder rumbled overhead.

"How was school?"

Same old ritual, "The usual." I muttered as Reid and Tristan wrestled to get inside the door.

I lifted Charlotte into my arms, saving her from the twins.

"Can you watch it?" Charlotte squealed before placing her head on my shoulder.

I walked into the kitchen, watching Aiden finish his work.

"Rough day?" I asked.

"You have no idea. She sent a new check. Said she would be back soon."

"That's a lie."

Jared

"Dude, just return it. You're seriously over thinking this."

I stared at the book on the table.

Embry bit into a biscuit, "Besides, she can't say no."

I kicked his chair, causing him to tumble out.

Emily managed to snatch the biscuit out of his hand, "You guys are going to destroy my house before it's even finished!"

Sam pulled Emily onto his lap and buried his face in her neck.

I looked away. I still couldn't understand why this happened so fast. Was this how it was going to affect me? Would I always want to have her in my arms?

I snatched the book and stormed out the door. I knew I was making this a lot harder than it should be, but I never really asked a girl out before, let alone my freaking imprint.

I stood outside her house, my heart pounding.

I clenched my fist and knocked.

I turned away from the door. The worst thing that could happen was one of her protective brothers opened the door and took the book instead of Kim.

I could hear the footsteps and the door flung open.

Kim

This just kept getting weirder and weirder. And it was only Tuesday.

"Uh, Hey." I started uneasily.

"Hey,"

I stepped outside the door, shutting it behind me.

Jared held out a book, "You left this in History."

I stared at it for a moment before taking it from him with shaky hands.

"Uh, thanks. I thought I left it in my locker."

Jared smiled at the ground, "I just thought you might want it back before Mr. Moore gets a hold of it."

I smiled, "I suppose he wouldn't give it back until I had proof that it was actually mine."

We stood there for a moment. Jared looking at the ground and me looking at Jared.

His head suddenly snapped up, "I guess I'll see you tomorrow."

I bit my lip, not wanting to leave.

"Yeah, see you tomorrow."

I nearly had to bust the door down to get inside.

"Were you eavesdropping?" I looked down at Reid and Tristan.

"Now, what would give you that idea?"

I rolled my eyes and stepped over the twins.

Things settled down after about a week. I mean, I would still catch Jared staring at me if I dared to look, or at lunch, I could feel his eyes piercing my skull.

I inwardly sighed. Great. I left that stupid book in Mr. Moore's class again.

I slammed my locker.

"Geez."

My heart leapt into my throat.

"You left this in class." Jared held out the book, "Again."

I growled and took it.

"You might just want to keep it in your bag."

I looked into his eyes, taking note of the teasing.

"This book is just bad luck."

Jared

"How can a book be such bad luck?" I followed her.

She turned to look at me, "I haven't kept up with it in two weeks and you've returned it twice."

"Me returning it, is a bad thing?"

"That isn't what I meant!" She smiled.

"So it's a good thing?"

Kim bit her lip before saying, "I never said that."

We were getting several long looks as we walked down the hallway, including from the pack.

It was easy to talk to Kim. If there was a silence, it was a comfortable silence.

"Don't leave that book in class again." I warned as she stopped in front of her class, "I might not bring it back."

Kim's eyes widen as I walked away.

Maybe this would be easier than I thought.

I couldn't help but let my eyes stray towards her table.

"Jared," Paul snapped, "You aren't listening."

"Sorry," I muttered, not turning my attention from Kim.

This was extremely difficult, watching Kim with her friends. I just wanted her all to myself.

Alyssa leaned over and whispered something in Kim's ear, causing Kim to just barely look over her shoulder.

I smiled and she quickly turned away. Yeah, definitely might be easier.

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