Hey guys! So here is chapter 3 of Because I Care. I'm actually getting excited for the Kick moments, so, I'm going to hurry this story along.
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"The plan," Frank said excitedly, "is very complicated. Here, it's on this piece of paper."
"Wow Frank! You actually wrote this! You're getting smarter, hon. I'm impressed," Kim smiled. It wasn't quite clear if it was fake or not, considering she was still frightened by the Otai students. Jack could get hurt if she upset Frank. He wasn't the smartest...he could really screw up.
"Actually, Sarah did all of it," Frank gestured towards a strong looking brunette who waved at Kim with a smile.
So, Kim, you're going to be my girlfriend. You'll go out with me for as long as I want you to and do what I say. Even if it means that you have to ditch Delton, Cherry, Freddie, and Jack. If you do as I say, your Jack won't get hurt.
Kim frowned. "Who's Delton, Cherry, and Freddie?"
"Oops, my mistake," Frank gave Kim a sheepish smile, "Milton, Jerry, and Eddie."
"Oh. So...if I do as you say, which is pretend to be your girlfriend, you'll leave Jack alone?" Kim asked, just to make sure.
"Yup." Frank grinned.
"How would you benefit?"
"It'll hurt your friends and let us get back at your dojo," Frank said.
"Why didn't you just get the Otai students to hurt my friends as a comeback? Not that you should, I just want to know why," Kim said.
"Look," Ty stepped in, "making them look scary costs a hundred dollars. But making them fight costs a thousand more."
Kim's eyes widened, "Why are you telling me this?"
"Because, you can't do anything about it," Frank said.
"But if you won't pay, then there'll be no point in trying to protect Jack," Kim made a good point.
"That's not true," Frank smiled slyly, "because we just got a thousand dollars."
"Oh, you did?" asked Kim, "fine."
The next day, Frank and Kim walked to school together. Frank had insisted that Kim wear a cute red and black dress and have her hair in waves pulled back. Kim hated the idea of what she was wearing, acknowledging that she hated dresses. Skirts, they were fine. Dresses, that's a whole different level.
Frank grabbed Kim's hand and told her to follow his lead. Jack walked into the building and immediately went to find Kim.
"Hey Kim! Wait, what's Frank doing here?" Jack glared at Frank.
"Uh, Jack, Frank's my boyfriend," Kim said quietly, staring at her nails.
"What?!" Jack exclaimed.
"Yeah, Jack. Kim and I are going out," Frank said snottily.
"Hon, I literally just said that," Kim gave Frank a look.
"But why? You hate him! He's a black dragon! He's annoying! He tried to hurt Milton, Jerry, and Eddie! He tried to sabotage me! He-"
"Shut it, Jack. I can choose who I date, not you," Kim said firmly and then left with Frank on her arm. Frank grinned and stuck his tongue out at Jack.
Jack stared down at his hands. He was sorry that he got Kim so frustrated, but he was also angry that Frank got what he wanted.
"Yo, Jack! That was rough!" said Jerry.
"I've never seen Kim like that," Eddie proclaimed.
"Kim hates me now, right?" asked Jack, staring at his hands. He played with the bracelet Kim gave him a while back. If he was looking up, his friends would be able to see the single tear fall down his cheek.
"Well, I wouldn't say she hates you. Probably she's just annoyed," Milton offered.
"Yeah, because that helps," Jack answered, still looking down.
Just then, the bell rang for first period.
"Look, I'll catch you later! See you at the dojo, whooo!" said Jerry.
Milton, Eddie, and Jerry went off. Jack slowly walked off to his first period, his head hung low. At least he wouldn't have to see Frank or Kim until lunch. He didn't know what he'd do then, but at least he had more time to think.
As Jack went through the day, he was beginning to think maybe he was overreacting. Perhaps Kim wasn't really angry at him.
Jack just hoped that his and Kim's relationship didn't change because of this.
Jack walked into lunch later and went to his table. He noticed that Eddie, Jerry, and Milton were there, but not Kim. After searching the cafeteria for a while, or rather scanning, he found Kim sitting with Frank. She was feeding him yogurt.
"Ew! Kim's feeding Frank yogurt, like he's a baby!" Jack complained.
"Jack, somehow I feel like if Kim were feeding you, you'd enjoy it," Eddie mused.
"Well duh!" Jack said, "I mean..."
"Yo, you like her, man," said Jerry.
"Maybe I do," Jack said, "but it doesn't matter because she has a boyfriend."
"She likes Frank?" Milton asked, his voice full of doubt.
"Well, she used to be a black dragon. Maybe something happened before I came? I mean, she had a lot of old friends there. It's completely reasonable," said Jack.
"Right...just like you mixing your pie with your garlic is reasonable," said Eddie.
Jack stared down at his tray and blushed. "To be fair, it's not like I'm going to eat this. Food doesn't usually break forks in half." He lifted up his plastic fork for emphasis.
"That's true," Jerry agreed.
"Why don't you go talk to Kim?" Milton suggested.
"Great idea," Jack said.
He lifted up his tray and went over to the table where Kim and Frank were sitting. At the table was Kai, Brody, Frank, and Kim.
"Hey," said Jack.
"Hey," Kim smiled. Frank elbowed her, causing Kim to look down at her food and frown.
"So, Kim, I got you, uh, pielic," said Jack.
"Um...no thanks," said Kim, "it looks like pie and garlic."
"It is," Jack grinned.
"Kim, ignore him, he's just a disgusting slob," said Frank.
"Yeah," said Kai.
"Guys, he's not that bad," said Brody.
"Can it, Brody!" yelled Frank. Frank shot Kim a glare and nodded at Jack.
"I guess he is... a disgusting slob," Kim managed to mutter out. Her head was still down, not wanting to look at Jack and his probably hurt expression. She knew she'd break down if she saw him upset.
"Why don't you scram, Jack?" asked Frank, "at least I know how to make my friends happy, right Kim?"
"Yeah," Kim smiled at Frank and put her arm around his waist. Frank placed his arm around Kim's shoulder and played with her blonde hair.
Frank then shot a sly smile at Jack and kissed Kim's cheek for emphasis. Jack swore he saw Kim blush, which made him furious since he really liked Kim.
"You know what? Fine," said Jack, running a hand through his hair, a tendency he had when he was angry or nervous.
"Jack, wait!" said Kim. Frank shot Kim a glare, but she ignore it and said, "Catch you at the dojo later?"
Jack slowly nodded. "Yeah, you will." He forced himself to smile. For Kim. "See you."
"Don't you dare follow him," Frank said sternly.
"Wouldn't dream of it," Kim said sarcastically.
"Good. Because I have a plan for later," smirked Frank.
Well there is chapter 3! I've got to say I really like this story. I'm rushing the plot, but as I write more, I get more interested. Plus, this chapter has more words than most. Thanks for reading! You guys rock! Also, merry Christmas everyone!