Chapter 6
Kim's point of view
After school I text Josh and Sam telling them I have to stay at school longer than normal. Sam was mad but didn't complain too much. Carlie freaked out about me leaving and not coming back at lunch and I just told her I had to do something. The whole school is already buzzing about how Lola attacked me and Jared saved me and that Jared needs a new girlfriend now. Carlie keeps telling me to ask Jared out now that he's single. I roll my eyes at her and just tell her I'm fine being single. I'm the first one to arrive in detention. I give my slip to the teacher and sit in the back. I start doing my math homework when I hear two other people walk in. I don't look up but I can hear them both sit on my sides. I can feel the warmth radiating off them and I look up to find Jared staring at me. I blush and he smiles.
"Detention is now starting, no talking," Mr. Adams says and sits in his chair.
Half an hour later Mr. Adams is already asleep. Paul just fell asleep and is snoring beside me.
"Hey Kim," Jared says.
"Hm?" I ask.
"I'm really sorry about Lola," he says.
"It's fine," I say looking up at him.
"Are you okay?" he asks worried.
"I don't have a scratch," I say. That's one of the best perks about being a shape-shifter.
"Are you sure I thought she made a few marks?" he asks. I did have a few small marks but they're already healed.
"I'm fine Jared," I say.
"Okay well Kim don't listen to Lola, she doesn't know what she's talking about," he says talking about the insults from Lola.
"I know; I'm sorry I snapped at you," I say.
"It's okay," he says.
"So I was wondering if you would like to maybe," he stutters.
"Yes what is it?" I ask.
"I was thinking maybe Saturday night I could take you out for dinner," he says and my jaw drops. WHAT DID HE JUST ASK!?
"What?" I ask shocked.
"You don't have to I was just wondering," he says a little sadly.
"No, I would love to Jared," I say and he grins.
"Really?" he asks.
"Yes," I say smiling.
"Great I'll pick you up at 5," he says and I nod. I tell him my address and give him my number. I can't believe I'm going on a date with Jared on Saturday!
Detention is now over and I just started my walk home. I hear a honk and see Jared and Paul in Jared's truck behind me.
"Need a ride?" Jared asks.
"It's okay I don't want to intrude," I say.
"You're not," he says and I smile. I get into the passenger seat next to Jared, Paul's in the bed of the truck. We start the drive and Jared asks me questions.
"Favorite animal?" he asks.
"Wolves," I say and he smiles.
"Really?" he asks.
"Yep, I love them," I say.
"They're my favorite too," he says.
"What's your favorite color?" I ask him.
"Blue, yours?" he asks.
"Green and blue," I say.
"What's your favorite food?" he asks.
"Anything, except peas," I say and he chuckles.
"Favorite book?" he asks.
"Hm, Romeo and Juliet," I say.
"Interesting," he says.
"What's yours?" I ask.
"Um," he says and I chuckle.
"You don't have one do you?" I ask.
"Nope, I don't read much," he says.
"I can see that," I say.
"Are you a shopping girl or sports girl?" he asks.
"Sports all the way," I say and he chuckles.
"What's your favorite football team?" he asks.
"The Dallas Cowboys," I say.
"Good team," he says.
"I think they're going to win the Super Bowl this year," I say.
"Not going to happen!" Paul yells from the back.
"Why do you say that Paul?" I ask.
"The Eagles are winning," he says and I roll my eyes.
"They're not getting past the Cowboys!" I say and he chuckles.
"Sorry to disappoint you sweetheart but the Cowboys are losing," he says.
"We'll see," I say and Jared chuckles at us.
"So you know a lot about football," he observes.
"My dad taught me everything," I say but then frown.
"He seems very smart," he says.
"He was," I say and a tear escapes my eye.
"Oh Kim I'm so sorry I didn't know," he says.
"It's okay," I say wiping away my tear.
"Um what's your favorite movie?" he asks changing topics.
"Let's see, Knights Tale," I say.
"Never heard of it," he says.
"It's the best movie ever, aside from Kicking and Screaming," I say smiling.
"Never heard of that one either," he says.
"Well you obviously don't have great taste," I say and he chuckles.
"I'm pretty busy so I don't watch a lot of movies," he says.
"Okay I'll let it slide," I say and he chuckles. We pull up at my house and I gather my things.
"Thanks for the ride," I say.
"No problem, do you want me to pick you up tomorrow?" he asks.
"It's fine I'll walk," I say.
"Come on Kim," he says.
"Alright, be here at 7:45," I say.
"Will do, see ya tomorrow," he says smiling.
"Bye Jared, bye Paul," I say.
"Bye Kimmy," Paul says. As they pull away I shout to Paul.
"The Cowboys are so much better than the Eagles!" I shout.
"No they're not!" he shouts back and I go into the house smiling.