Even a Moment/ Ch. 2 "Butterflies"
SATURDAY AFTERNOON –
"Kaylee, I have to go." Kim said. "You're fine here, right?"
"When are you going to tell Jack that we don't live in that run down house you always go to?" Kaylee asked, sighing as she tied her hair up. "He's going to notice that you never let him in." She said. "Kind of a problem when he becomes your boyfriend." Kaylee shook her head, and then laughed. "Oh wait; he'd never like a girl like you." She rolled her eyes at Kim, leaving her alone.
Kim sighed, grabbing her purse and leaving the house. Soon, Jack…you'll know.
"Hey Kim." Jack smiled. "Let's go to the theater?" Kim nodded and the two began walking. "You know, I've never been inside your house." He shrugged as they walked. "Are your parents home?"
"Yeah, of course." Kim said. "It's just, you know, my parents don't like last minute visitors."
"Then let us make plans." Jack said, glancing at her. "None of the guys have gone to your house, not even Rudy and he's our teacher." He continued. "Come to think of it, nobody has even met your parents."
"They're just usually busy." Kim laughs. "They're off today, but I want them to rest, y'know?" Jack nodded as they finally entered the theater. "So, what Romantic Comedy are we watching?" She asked.
"Uh…" Jack looked at the choices, "how about…" he sighed, "I don't really know if any of these are Romantic Comedies." He laughed gently. "How about we just watch The Avengers?"
"Sure, I wouldn't mind." Kim smiled as Jack bought tickets, and they headed inside to watch their movie.
Kim and Jack sat in the dark theater as the movie began. Jack held the popcorn, alert to what was going on in the movie. Kim sighed to herself, glancing at Jack. She placed her hand in the popcorn bucket, glancing at the movie, and realized her hand touched another.
"Sorry." The two took a breath, looking at each other. Jack quickly took his hand away as Kim grabbed some popcorn, tossing it in her mouth. She sighed to herself. Yeah, sorry.
Kim yawned, placing her hand on the arm rest, only to see Jack was putting his on the same one. "You can take it." Jack smiled. Kim nodded, placing her arm on the rest, holding her head up, glancing at Jack. Something isn't right with Jack. Hm?
"You ok?" Kim asked. Jack nodded quickly, and Kim took one last glance before continuing with the movie. She shook her head to herself. Something isn't right.
"So, did you like it?" Jack asked, smiling as they left the theater.
"Yeah." Kim smiled. "It was really nice." She said. "Thanks for taking me out, Jack." She nodded as they continued walking. "I needed that after Milton's study session." She laughed gently as they stopped in front of a house. "Actually, I have some errands to run; I'll see you around, Jack?" He nodded, and the two separated. Kim sighed to herself as she headed home. Jack, I'm so sorry.
MONDAY – SEAFORD HIGH SCHOOL
"Hey did you guys hear about this new girl?" Jerry asked, walking over to Kim, Jack, Milton, and Eddie. "She's hot!" He laughed. "Plus, she knows martial arts! Expert!"
"Wow, really?" Jack asked, interested.
"Yeah!" Jerry said. "Apparently she's smart too."
"Really?" Milton asked.
"Of course!" Jerry said. "She's apparently into cheerleading too."
"Really?" Kim sighed, rubbing her forehead; she glanced around, hearing people whispering. She could hear the words "new girl", "pretty", "nice", "cheerleader", and many more. She crossed her arms, glancing at the guys, who were suddenly interested in what Jerry had to say. Where is this new girl?
"Oh, there she is!" Jerry said. "AYE! ALEXA!"
The group turned to see a girl walking down the hall, over to them. She had a smile on her face. She was tan and had long dark hair. She was beautiful, as Kim could hear from the guys mumbling. She walked over and smiled at the guys. "Hey Jerry." She said. "Are these your friends?" Alexa asked.
"Uh, yeah." Jerry smiled. "This is Jack. He's into martial arts."
"Uh…h-h-hey Alexa." Jack said nervously as she smiled at him.
"This is Milton, he's an honor student." Jerry said.
"W-w-wow. You're…you're pretty." Milton sighed dreamily as she giggled.
"Thanks." Alexa said.
"And this is Eddie." Jerry said.
"H-hi." Eddie sighed, dreamily looking at Alexa with Milton.
Kim glared at Jerry, clearing her throat. "Kim, are you okay?" Jack asked. "I think you might need to see the nurse." Kim took a breath and shook her head.
"I'm fine." She mumbled, glancing at Alexa, who had a wide smile on her face. No, I'm not. She shook her head, counting to ten in her head, and smiling. She looked over at Jack, who laughed at something Alexa said. Was she saying a joke?
"You should join our dojo!" Jack said.
Excuse me? Kim looked over at Alexa to see her reaction.
"I'd love to!" She smiled. "Hey, I really have to go guys, but I'll see all of you after school! Maybe you can show me to the dojo, Jack?"
"Of course." Jack smiled, and the guys ogled as she walked off. Kim sighed to herself as the guys got up.
"Hey Kim." Eddie said, staying behind for a moment. "Remember our falafel thing tomorrow?"
"Yeah?" Kim smiled, standing up.
"Can we do a rain check? I'm taking Alexa." Eddie said. Kim sighed, nodding. "Thanks Kim, you're the best!" He ran off, following the guys.
Kim sighed to herself, rubbing her neck. Yeah, totally.