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It's been a week without my best friend. We still have no idea where to look or what to do. Jack has barely talked all week and lunch has been different; Jack doesn't come. I leaned against the bark of the tree as I slide down. A tear tumbled down my cheek.

"Kim" I called out. "Please come back" I called out. Gosh, I make it sound like she's dead. I put my head in my hands and sobbed more.

"It's okay, Grace." Someone whispered. I looked up and saw my sarcastic friend. She smiled and opened her arms.

"KIM" I yelled, jumping up and hugging her.

"Sh, I don't want the boys to hear." She whispered, looking around.

"Where have you been?" I asked, untangling myself in her arms. She sighed.

"Running away from my feelings" She said. I went to talk when she held up a finger; probably knowing I'll be asking tons of questions. "Grace, I want to come home but I can't even look at Jack. I just can't believe he thought he was just some boy. I was so mad." A tear slid down her cheek.

"Let's bring you home" I said, pulling her to the girls' dorm.

()()()()()()()()()()()()()(Kim's Point of View)

I smiled as I entered the room I've missed the most. I jumped into my head and cuddled into the covers. I moaned at the warmth; what? I've been out running in the cold for seven days. I heard a chuckle and looked up as Grace watched me and smiled. I smiled and hugged her again.

"I've missed this" I admitted. Grace pulled away and smiled at me. I smiled back but suddenly the phone rang. Grace walked over and picked it up.

"Hey" She said into the phone. 'It's Jerry' she mouthed. 'I'm not here' I mouthed back. She nodded and looked down upset. I sighed. I knew she didn't like to lie to Jerry. I walked over and grabbed the phone out of her grip.

"Hey, Jerry!" I said, happily into the other line. "We can't talk right now but see you at dinner" I put the phone back on the charger, ending the call.

"You're going to dinner?" Grace asked, confused. I nodded. "But Jack…" I rolled my eyes and made a hand motion.

"Whatever. I'm good at ignoring people. If he thinks he's just another guy then that's how I'll treat him." I said, smirking. Grace shrugged.

We walked into the diner hall and got our food, Grace a salad and I French fries. I miss food; all I had all week is blood. We walked to a table where a couple and Latino already sat.

"KIM" Kelsey called as she and Eddie got up and hugged me. I hugged back and sat down in my seat. Jerry smiled wide and waved. I waved back then saw him eyeing my fries so gave him one. That's when the 'nerd couple' came up. They sat down when Julie saw me and gave me a hug.

"Thank god you're back! I was so worried!" I smiled and gave the two a nod. We began talking and I told them about my boring adventure of running around, scared and alone. When I felt a tap on my shoulder, I turned around.

"Hello" I said to the surprised brunette; Jerry must have not told me about me. I blinked in obliviousness and he sat down beside me.

"I can't believe you're back?" I whispered happy in his voice. I faced out friends as he wrapped his arms around me. I held my stiff figure when I really wanted to fall into his embracive and enjoy it. He let go slowly and I could feel his eyes digging into me. I kept my eye on Grace and she gave me a smile and nod. "What's-? Okay, Kim, I'm sorry. I didn't even have a date that night and we are friends." I gulped and stayed still. "It's just… Kim, I…" He looked around as everyone at our table eyed him. "I love you, Kim" He whispered. I looked at him with steel eyes and slipped out of my seat and out of the chair. I heard him following after me but just kept walking. "KIM" He called after me. People watched me as I pasted and I refused to let tears fall. I made it to the girls' lobby before breaking into tears. I felt a weak figure besides me and give me a hug. I look up at the white pale face and smiled.

"Is it Jack?" She whispered. I nodded and sobbed into her. "I've been there." I calmed down and wiped my tears.

"Thank, Donna" I said giving her a hug. She gave me a smile then glared behind me. I turned around as the muscular brunette stumbled into the lobby. I gulped and gave Donna a reassuring nod. She smiled, gave my hair a fix, turned, and pushed me to him. "Jack" I said with attitude and anger. He looked at me innocently and hurt.

"Kim, I'm so sorry. I just want us back… Kim, I love you." He spat out. I kept my eyes normal, when really they should be the size of plates. "I can't live without you, Kim. I'm not myself without you." I smiled and he pulled me into a hug where I didn't hug back and just let my arms hang. "Kim…" He said, pulling away. I looked away, focusing my eyes on something else. "Please forgive me. I was a jerk, an ass. I won't forgive me…" He whispered the last part. "I understand, I'm a terrible friend and you probably hate me…" He turned to walk away but I sped in front of him. I held up my hand and smirked at him.

"You're not getting away that easily." I said. He smiled and I pulled him into a hug. I cuddled into his warmth as he lifted me off the ground and spun me. "I've missed you so much" I whispered in his ear. I looked at him and smiled. I grabbed his face with both my hands and kissed him hard. He kissed back immediately. I kissed him with as much passion as I could handle and he didn't hesitate to send the same amount back. We pulled away for air and I laughed as he breathed heavy. I ran my hands through his hair and he groaned.

"Kim" He groaned. "Am I just going to be another guy?" I jumped out of his grip, letting go of his hair as he looked down on me. I shook my head and looked at my feet. I wiggled my toes under my shoes. I heard him sigh loudly. "I get that you're scared to lose me but…" He trailed off as he thought of the words to say. "It's hard loving someone that doesn't love back." My head shot up quickly to see him looking at his shoes as well. I walked to him and intertwined our fingers. He looked up at me slowly.

"When did I ever say, I didn't love you?" I asked, quietly. I bit my bottom lip as I said the next words. "I don't love myself…" He pulled me into a hug.

"How can you not love yourself?" He asked. I took a breather and closed my arms, as I knew I was protected in his embrace.

"I don't love what I've become; I never asked to be a vampire and even worse, I only thought of myself. Dating all those guy, I thought I was preparing myself for the truth and not having even a sliver of love or friendship because they would leave but I never thought about the guy, himself. I'm a bitch." I believed. I felt his squeeze me and kiss the very top of my head. "I want to love but what is love? Do I even deserve it? Do I deserve someone as amazing as you?" I uttered.

"Kim, you're so much more than a vampire." I looked up at him interested. "Just because you did some wrong things doesn't mean you don't deserve happiness." I smiled weakly.

"Jack, I love you." I said proudly. "I LOVE JACKSON BREWER!" I yelled as the girl either laughed or rolled their eyes.

"I LOVE KIMBERLY CRAWFORD!" He yelled, laughing. I laughed along, hugging his chest.

I know this isn't the best way to have them get together so I'm sorry for that! But there will be more! I'm trying to write it longer but I need some ideas! I know I want Carson to come back but what else?