Chapter 11-You Rock My World
(Jared's Point of View)
"No. Just listen." I insisted.
My large hands took one of her small ones. "So let's say that this is a really long river," I began, tracing my finger along her hand -I don't know if it was just me, but I felt a spark when my rough skin touched soft hand, literally; like a static shock. how cliche- creating an imaginary line, or river to be precise . "and there are two bunnies in love on opposite ends."
Kim's eyes were still red and puffy."Do these bunnies have names?" she asked.
My lips twitched, holding back a laugh. So damn cute... I successfully held it in. "Sure. Romeo and Juliet." she laughed at my name choices. It took me a lot of work to not get hung up on her beautiful laugh. "So Romeo wants to be with Juliet but he can't, like I said they're on opposite ends. Romeo can't fly over it because he is bunny and bunnies don't fly. He can't swim either because the river is to deep and if he even tries the current will take him so he will drown. How can Romeo get to the other side?"
"That's easy. He takes a boat." Ha. That's exactly what I had said when I got asked this very question for the first time. But sadly no...
"No he can't."
"Why?"
"Because he is a bunny. Bunnies can't drive boats." I argued. Please don't argue because I can't say no to you.
It seemed like she was going through all the possibilities in her head. "Um... he can go around." I shook my head. "Jared it's impossible. How the hell is Romeo on one side and Juliet on the other? Aren't they supposed to not let go of each other because they are in love? How does Romeo get to Juliet then?"
Here comes the best part, I thought to myself. "I don't know. All I wanted was an excuse to hold your hand." Then I made the cutest puppy dog eyes I could manage.
I knew that this ice breaker was the right one to go with. Her face was priceless.
She giggled. "You came because you wanted to hold my hand?"
Keep it under controll man. I thought to myself."Yes. Well sorta..." I started looking at the floor, trying to decide to weather or not just confess my feelingd for her. She may be my imprint and everything, but what if spilling my guts to her freaks her out?
"Then why else...?"she pressed on ever so quietly.
"I came because I really want to get something off my chest."I confessed.
My eyes found hers.I was absolutely, 100%, hypnotized by her. I felt like I was sitting on a marshmallow. They are so deep that I can see in them for miles. Deep chocolate brown... I really wouldn't mind drowning in them. She's so beautiful, so damn beautiful it hurts me to not see her. I still can't believe I made it through the entire day yesterday.
She nodded, signal for me to continue.
I took a deep breath. "I am going to be straight forward. Kim, I lo-like you... A lot." Wow there keep it together!
Her breath caught in her throat. "H-huh?" Kim stuttered.
I smiled, but it quickly turned it back into a serious mask. "I know that we just starting talking and that I am almost three years older than you but I can't help how I feel." I said as quickly as possible, a very very bad nervous habit of mine. Holly shit monkeys I am making a fool out of myself. So much for keeping it together and under control.
Yes I am doing this. No I am not fully aware of the consequences it may bring. But I am going to confess my feelings. She needs to know.
I took a deep breath. Here goes nothing... "When I see you I feel like I might faint and when I see you look at me, all I can do is smile." I stroked her cheek with my free hand. "You are without a doubt, the most beautiful girl I have ever laid eyes on. I see your face when I close my eyes and when I open them I feel like screaming because you aren't actually there."
Her breath caught again. I closed my eyes to keep myself from looking at what might be a horrid expression on her face. I have to continue.
"And when I saw you crying I was ready to start shit with he person who did that to you. I want to always be there for you. I am crazy about you. I want to be the guy you call in the middle of the might because you're scared or something. I want to be the person you trust in to make shit better. And I need to know that you feel the same way." I finally opened my eyes to see her. Take it like a man.
I felt her shrug out of my touch. That hurt a little. "You can't be serious. You aren't being serious... so please don't try to make me believe something that isn't true." she begged in what could only be described as a torturous tone. It tortured me to hear pain in her voice.
My eyes snapped open. Her eyes were angry and were screaming at me. "Why would you ever think I'm joking around? Especially about something like that?"
Her fists balled up. "Because... because it can't be true!" she yelled.
"Why not? Is it so hard to believe that a guy likes a beautiful and incredible girl. I don't think so." I all but yelled. The good thing is that I wasn't shaking at all. I knew there was anyway she could doubt the pure sincerity and honesty in my eyes.
Kim was quiet for a moment. "It's not that hard to believe." she finally admitted.
"Exactly. So please, please! I need to know if you feel the same way." I begged.
She was looking at the floor, that had to mean something. "When I see you...my heart starts beating a million times faster. When I am not with you I feel like something is missing, crazy right? When you called me yesterday I felt special because you could've called anyone but no, you called me. I felt like you trusted in me to be there for you... so I was. Jared, I trust you so much. Even more than I trust Jordy. I don't know why I feel like that... I don't care though. So yeah... you could say I feel the same way." she finally looked up, revealing her eyes to me. I have to say that I think I died and went to heaven because I feel way too good.
"Kim, you can't imagine how I feel write now. Please believe me when I say that, I want to be your boyfriend... so will you please go out with me?" I felt more fierce, more dtermined. and more sure of myself that ever before.
My eyes caught a tear running down her cheek, but I caught it in time. "So you really do mean all those things you just told me?" she asked, her voice cracking, "do you promise to not hurt me?" I nodded and hooked my pinky with hers. I began to nervously bite on my lip. Waiting sucks... it's sweet torture. "I like your eyes. They are really pretty." she blurted out.
I chuckled, "So I've been told. Well, I like your smile. And your lips... you have really nice lips. You know, they look really soft and irresistible...?" I asked ,my voice had barely become a whisper, not taking my eyes of her lips, which she seemed to be chewing on. I really couldn't help himself when I decided to trail my index finger across her bottom lip. "So damn soft."
Keep it under control. Under control. Control. In your head... and pants.
I just now realized our lips were really close, not even an inch apart. We must've been unconsciously scooting closer to each other. Control; eyes on the prize man. "Will you be my girl and make me the happiest undeserving guy in the world?" I had to fight my senses. Not the easiest thing to do.
She smiled, making my whole existence mean something; I caused that smile. "Yes."
My hand found it's way over to hers and intertwined our fingers. I brought our joined hands to my face and held the back of my hand against my cheek. A slow shit-eating grin was placed on my face."Madam Kim, I would like to take you out on our first date on Saturday. What do you say?" Wow, where did all this sudden confidence come from? It even surprised.
"I would love to." she said. The wind blew and she shivered. Guess it's a good thing my mom made me wear this plaid shirt yesterday. I wore it today because a lot of people start asking questions as to why I am not dying of hypothermia or something. I shrugged of my shirt -no nasty shit- and put it over her shoulders. "What are you doing?" she asked.
"I am preforming my first boyfriend duty."I said casually. Well as casually as I could. My pack brothers are so going to make fun of me for this, but like I give a shit. I want to have a teen moment. I HAVE A GIRLFRIEND! YES.
She rolled her eyes at me but I saw that smile on her lips. "So where are we going Saturday?"
"That is a surprise. But um... can I come inside?"
Kim's eyebrows "Why?"
"So that I can ask for your brother's permission to take you out." I explained.
"You don't have to do that."
"Yes I do."
She shook her head. "We've been through this. I don't have to ask them for permission. And if I don't, then you sure as hell don't have to either."
I stood up and extended my hand out so that Kim could get up. She happily took it and straightened out the wrinkles in her skirt. "But I want to."
"What if they say no?"
I shrugged. "Still worth a try. Incase they do say no... I'll still take you out. I kinda wanted to do this the right way. You know, like they used to do back in the day."
"Wow... well this will be your signal to run then." Kim poked my arm. "You know incase something goes wrong and your health becomes at risk."
I smiled. "Thanks for worrying about my health, but I think I will be able to fend for myself."
Kim laughed and began to lead the way into her house. Yes I enjoyed the view from here. No I don't feel so guilty anymore... I mean we did just take the first step in being together forever not even ten minutes ago. Life is good right now...
"Wesley!" she yelled when we were inside her living room.
A few seconds later he marched in, "Wha-" he stopped talking when he saw me. "Oh I see we have company..." he worked his way over to stand in front of us.
"Yeah... Uh, well you know Jared," Kim said pointing at me,"he wants to talk to you."
His face looked very confused. "Okay? About...?"
Just my luck, her other two brothers walked in. I gave them one nod, acknowledging their presence. They did the same. "I came because I really like your sister and I would like to take her out on a date on Saturday."
The one I know as George smirked, so that must be an approval. The other two would have probably killed me if Kim wasn't there and if I wasn't the massive size I am. "Go for it." George said.
"Do you like her?" Wesley asked.
I nodded. "Yes. I like her a lot."
He processed my words in his head. "How old are you?" he asked.
"Seventeen."
"I'm sorry if this is rude, but you do not look seventeen." John scoffed
"John!" Kim yelled appalled.
"What? I am only saying what we are all thinking." he said in a defensive tone. " And even so, Kim you are fifteen."
"Calm down man." George whispered, but of course I heard it. "That shit don't matter."
John looked at Wesley, "Can you please help me out here?"
He shook his head. "Nope." he looked at me with a small smile, "Yeah you can take her out." Holly shit monkeys. I feel like I just won a meddle at the Olympics.
John was mad, I could tell. "Fine."
"Who do we have here?" a girl asked coming out of nowhere. So this must be Mandy.
I waved at her. "Hey. I'm Jared."
"You are Jared?" she asked, her eyes getting wide.
"Yup."
"Wow..." she smiled at me, "Let me do you a favor and get you out of this awkward situation. Why don't you guys follow me out to the back yard."
I wish I had said no. I wish I could be spending time with Kim... only Kim. Mandy would not stop bombarding me with questions. Even though she is a cool person, all I want is to be with Kim. Just Kim.
"Really you have your own car?"Mandy asked, thinking I was lying to her.
I sighed. "Yes... believe it."
"Oh." Her phone ringed. "I gotta take this." she got up and stepped inside their huge house. So now it was only Kim and I, sitting alone on the floor... YES!
Kim was sitting next to me, still wearing my -again, no nasty stuff- shirt "I'm sorry for my sister being all up in your business."
I smiled. "It's cool. She's funny."
"Yeah okay... well I'm going to ask you a question that she didn't get to."
"Which is?"
She looked at her small feet. "What is your favorite color?"
"Can I pick two?" I asked. She nodded. "Black and green... What's your favorite color?"
Kim thought about it. "Yellow."
I had to question it. "Yellow? Why yellow?"
She shrugged, "Because it's a happy color. You know... usually always bright."
"That's amazing." I mentally jotted it down. This will come in handy someday.
I don't think she paid to much attention to being hung up on everything that she says. "What is you favorite food?"
"Oh... that is a really hard question. I like almost all food. Probably anything that can be eaten on the go. Yours?"
Kim giggled. "Wow. Uh, I like tacos and cupcakes. I eat a lot..." talking about food was starting to make me hungry.
I noticed Kim yawn. Shit, I think it is late. "Kim I think that I should go home already... " Oh shit. Here comes the part every imprint hates: saying goodbye.
The sadness in her eyes was evident. "Oh well, I'll see you tomorrow then." she said as cheerfully as she could. It broke my heart a little to leave.
I got up, and helped her get up -being the gentleman I am- as well. She followed me to the gate where I was hating having to stand at. Not knowing how to say goodbye, I gave her a kiss on the cheek. "I'll call you later to say goodnight, because right now I honestly don't know how."
She giggled. "You better not forget."
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I didn't forget. I called her as her boyfriend to say goodnight for the first time on March ten at ten thirty.
"Hey Kim." I said when she picked up. Wow, real original.
"Hi." she said shyly.
"I was wondering if maybe you'd like me to pick you up tomorrow?"
"Jared, you don't have to." she complained.
I sighed. "I want to. It would be my pleasure."
"Alright then. Oh! You left your shirt... it's a shirt right?"
"Yeah, but you can borrow it."
She laughed. "It doesn't really fit me too well."
"I'm sure you can still rock it out." I said honestly.
"Thanks."
"I'll pick you up tomorrow then. Call me when you are ready."
"Mhhm."
The hard part "Well goodnight then... sweet dreams."
"Sweet dreams,"
Tonight I didn't dream. Why dream when reality is better. Instead I had an incredible feeling building up inside me. So warm and welcoming. It reminded me of Kim. I am still amazed that I didn't kiss her. I wonder what that would've felt like. Like I said, no dream will be able to top this reality.
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Isn't it amazing how two days can go by so fast? It was most likely because we were keeping ourselves busy. On Thursday after school we headed out to the library to get a jump start on our Quileute project. Let me say that was the most fun I've ever had at a library. Mostly because I chased her around the book shelves. We didn't really get much done. Go figure. Then I dropped her of at her house and we had an almost kiss. ALMOST. If only I had arrived at her house ten minutes earlier -yes ten- then her ass hole of a brother John had not been taking out the trash at that time. If only!
Today we worked really hard on our project during class. We wrote our names on it and everything. But sadly I couldn't hang out with her after school because she had promised Jordy something. Although she did ask me if I wanted to go, I passed because I don't want her to think I am a clingy looser boyfriend. Even though I am.
So I called her a minute ago to say goodnight. I think that she's starting to realize she loves me. I smirked into the darkness in my room. Today I had officially freaked out my sisters by telling them something they probably thought they would never hear.
"Guess what!" I had said earlier today.
"What?" they had asked in union, not taking their eyes of the t.v.
"I have a girlfriend."
"When don't you?" Mila asked.
That offended me a little. If only they would look up, they would have been able to see the happiness in my eyes. "She is different though. I am going to marry her someday." I stalked off and heard the chorus of "What's" as I opened the door to my room.
Now I am impatiently waiting for our date to come. This is sweet, sweet torture.
to be continued...
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PLAYLIST::
-If I Needed Someone by The Beatles
-Your Love is my Drug by Ke$ha
-A Punk by Vampire Weekend
-P.Y.Y (Pretty Young Thing) by Michael Jackson
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