Once again, thank you for your patients in me for not updating sooner. Your reward is this new chapter which has some surprises in stall if you can find them in the words (It's a bit all over the place but the message is there ;)

Also for anyone who likes Lab Rats check out some of the stuff I've been writing for that fan archive (It's a good show as well, you should check it out-especially if you're a Billy Unger fan like me!)

Enjoy!

Kim's POV

I've lost count of how long I've been staring at my ceiling. It's 11.30pm and Jack isn't here yet. Normally he's here by 10.00pm at the latest.

'I told you, you've been annoying and useless and now Jack has had enough of you. What good where you to him anyway? All you've done is keep him up at night which will effect him in school, socially. How do you think he'll react when you start ruining his karate?'

"NO!" I cried, sitting up. I looked around, my rooms plain features still looking the same. I was panting. "Great, now I'm having bad dreams and I'm not even asleep," I mumbled to myself.

"You know talking to yourself is the first sign of madness right?" I turned to see Jack sitting on my window sill, leaning against the frame.

"Jack!" I cried, running over to him and crushing him in a hug, nearly knocking both of us out of the window.

"Whoa! Calm down Kim. Let me inside first," he said but I just clung to him tighter. His arms circled my waist and he lifted me off my feet, walking us over to the bed. When he set me down, he sat down in front of me. "Ok Kim, something is bothering you at this moment, tell me so we can work on it," he said hurriedly. I was shaking by this point, afraid of what he would think. "Please Kim, I want to help you," he begged, taking my hands. I sighed deeply.

"I-I wasn't asleep but…but it was almost like a dream," I mumbled. Jack nodded.

"Well you've been awake for three weeks so you might just be hallucinating. Is that what's freaked you out?" he asked and I nodded. "Well what happened?"

"There…there was a voice t-that said…you'd get tired of me eventually, pretty soon in fact," I mumbled, looking away.

"Kim that's ridicules, I could never get tired of you. You're Kim," he said, earning a small smile from me.

"B-but I'm making you tired everyday and it will effect your school work, your social life and what about karate Jack? You missed one nights sleep and even Milton could beat you!" I cried, feeling tears start to bubble up. Hands gripped my face, pulling my eyes back to Jack's soft brown ones.

"Kim…you're not making me do this, I want to. I want to be here for you, I want to take care of you. I want you…" my eyes widened and I leaned forwards slightly, deeper into his touch. Jack's eyes were wide, looking almost afraid. "…back." I gasped.

"Jack are you sure that's a good idea? I mean sure we talked about it and agreed that we should-"

"Kim I'm not talking about that," Jack said quickly, effectively shutting me up and making me feel stupid all at once. "I want you back to the way you were," he finished, leaning in and placing a soft kiss on my forehead. 'The friend zone of kisses. I guess he really means it' I thought a little sullenly but it was probably nothing. Jack quickly pulled back, clearing his throat awkwardly, seeming a little embarrassed.

"Well now that that's cleared up, do you wanna see if you can sleep now?" he asked. I nodded, lying down on my bed.

Jack stayed sitting, looking a little awkward. I smiled, patting the spot beside me. "Come on, lie down. We've done it before," I said, giggling tiredly. Jack smiled, the blush leaving his cheeks as he lay down beside me. I laid the blanket over both of us, snuggling into it's warmth.

But it wasn't enough. I wasn't warm enough to sleep. I wanted to feel safe and comforted…like when Jack was holding my face. Rolling onto my side, I turned to see Jack on his back, staring at the ceiling. His chest was blanket free, moving slowly up and down. It looked so inviting.

"Jack?" I asked.

"Hmm?" he responded, turning his head to look at me.

"Can I try something?" I asked and he nodded.

"Of course," he said, shifting slightly.

"Ok…please don't over think this," I breathed before I scooted over and wrapped myself around him, my head on his chest and my legs curled with his.

I felt him stiffen to the degree of wood but I didn't care. All those weeks of being sleepless all but slammed into me at once, instantly taking me into a world of sleep. The last thing I registered before I hit unconsciousness was the erratic beating of Jack's heart slowing down and his arms circling my waist.

Jack's POV

I watched Kim sleep, grateful that she was finally getting the rest she deserved, it had been three weeks and so far she had injured herself twice (that I know of) and who knows what else she could do to herself.

I pushed a lock of golden hair away from her eyes as it started to twitch, irritated by the hair. I meant what I said. I want Kim back. I want her back to the fun loving, carefree way she used to be.

But most of all I want my Kimmy back where she belongs.

Kim's POV

From there Jack and I were able to deduce from a series of other tests that the only way I would be getting any sleep would be if I were wrapped in Jack's arms. I don't know why, maybe it was his scent, his touch…all I know was that I needed him.

I don't know if I'll ever be able to fall back asleep without him now. Every time I try, even if it's a nap at home, it just won't work. The last time I managed to nod off alone was for a few minutes in my bed and that's only because my covers were covered in Jack's scent.

Jack spent most of his time with me but I could tell he felt as awkward as I did. I mean who wouldn't feel awkward about having to share a bed with someone if it's the only way to get them to sleep…especially since Jack's my…well that's not important right now.

We were currently a week into our newly formed arrangement. Every night Jack would either come to my house and just climb into the bed or I would go over to his and sleep there. No words were spoken any more, it only made it all the more awkward if we did.

Of course our parents knew about this and they even supported it, as long as we promised to keep our clothes on. That caused us to not even touch beyond hand holding for a couple nights. Our parents knew how sensitive this topic was for us, especially considering what happened.

During the nights I couldn't let my mind wonder to much otherwise not even being in Jack's arms would be enough to get me to sleep. Thoughts about being a burden to him still haunt me, it haunts me with anybody. Milton, Jerry, Eddie, Rudy and even my parents. I couldn't be useless…I just couldn't.

I hope you liked it.

One chapter left. The reveal is near. Why is Kim not sleeping? You can review your own answer or queries if you want (hint hint).

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