Chapter 8
Kim's point of view
When I woke up I was dripping in sweat. I had a nightmare of Ryan and my parents crash again, I have them every once and awhile. This one was different though, Jared was there. He helped me through the sadness but then vanished, leaving me alone and cold. I shake my head getting those thoughts out of my mind and getting up to take a shower.
After my shower I change into black jeans, a green long sleeve shirt, and black converse. I brush my hair out and blow dry it. Josh is already gone because he had to leave early today. Katherine is feeding Avery so I decide to eat some cereal.
"I can make food for you Kim," Katherine says.
"No it's okay, I have to leave soon anyway," I say smiling.
"Do you want me to give you a ride, I have to take Avery to a doctor appointment anyway?"she asks.
"No, I have a ride," I say and she grins.
"Oh really would this ride be from Jared?" she asks.
"Maybe," I say sitting down to eat.
"Well I'm glad you two are talking and going to go out in two days," she says happily.
"Me too," I say.
After I ate I helped Katherine get Avery ready for her doctor appointment.
"How's my favorite niece?" I ask Avery. She giggles and claps her hands.
"Good," I say smiling at her.
"Kim can you start the car and get Avery buckled, I'm almost done?" Katherine yells from her and Josh's room down the hall.
"Sure," I say. I grab the keys, my bag, and Avery and head outside to Katherine's van. I unlock the doors and start the car. I hear a truck pull up and see that Jared and Paul have arrived. I smile and Jared heads over to me. "
Hey Kim," he says.
"Hi," I say smiling.
"Who's this?" he asks.
"This is my niece Avery," I say.
"Well she's a cutie, just like her aunt," he says and I blush.
"I'll be ready in a minute, I just have to help my sister-in-law get ready to go," I say and he nods his head.
"Anything I can do?" he asks.
"No, I just have to buckle in Avery," I say placing Avery in her seat. I buckle her in and Katherine comes out of the house locking it.
"Who's this?" Katherine asks looking at Jared.
"Katherine this is Jared, Jared this is my sister-in-law Katherine," I say.
"Jared, it's a pleasure to finally meet you," Katherine says.
"Same here," Jared says.
"Well have a good day at school Kim, nice to meet you Jared," Katherine says.
"Bye sis, bye Avery," I say and kiss Avery's cheek. I grab my bag and head to Jared's truck. Paul's in the bed of the truck again and I'm in the passenger side while Jared drives.
"So how was your night last night?" Jared asks and Paul snorts.
"Fine," I say remembering my nightmare.
"Are you sure?" he asks.
"I just had a nightmare that's all," I say.
"Do you want to talk about it?" he asks.
"No, but thanks," I say.
"Okay, so what's your favorite flower?" he asks.
"Lilies, why?" I ask.
"No reason," he says smiling.
"Jared?" I ask raising an eyebrow.
"You'll see," he says.
"Okay," I say and see that we're now pulling into the school parking lot.
"So Kimmy you want to make a bet?" Paul asks as we get out of the truck.
"What's the bet?" I ask.
"That if the Cowboys don't win this week then you owe me ten bucks," he says.
"What if the Cowboys win?" I ask.
"I'll give you ten bucks," he says.
"How about if the Cowboys win you be my personal assistant for the week and same goes for if they lose I'll be your personal assistant for the week," I say.
"Hmm," he says.
"Kim I don't think you want to do that, Paul will make you do something crazy," Jared warns.
"It's okay Jared, I know what I'm doing," I say.
"Deal," Paul says and we shake hands.
"Deal," I say smirking up at him.
"You better hope the Cowboys pull through," he say smirking.
"Oh they will," I say and the bell rings.
"Come on Kim I'll walk you to your class," Jared says and I nod.
Jared walked me to class and left sadly heading to his class. Carlie freaked out when she saw that Jared walked me to class. She almost had a heart-attack when I said he drove me home yesterday and this morning. When I told her I have a date with him she blinked several times and stop breathing for a minute. She got so happy and squealed so loud people stared at us. I rolled my eyes at her and focused on the teacher.
It's now history and I'm happy to see Jared. When I get there he is already sitting in his seat which is a surprise because he is normally late for this class.
"Kim," he says happily when I sit down in my seat.
"Hi Jared," I say smiling.
"How were your other classes?" he asks.
"Fine," I say.
"Good," he says. Class starts but Jared keeps his eyes glued to me.
After class Jared and Paul walked with Carlie and I to the lunch room.
"Do you want to sit with us?" Jared asks me.
"I was going to sit with Carlie," I say and he frowns.
"That's okay Kim, go ahead," Carlie says.
"But then you'll be alone," I say.
"No I can go sit with my sister and her friends," she says.
"But," I say and she shakes her head no.
"One minute boys," Carlie says and pulls me away.
"Kim this is your chance, sit with him!" Carlie says.
"But then you'll be alone," I say.
"No I won't, now get your tiny butt over there, I'll see you after lunch and I demand details," she says and walks away. I smile at her and walk to Jared and Paul.
"I'd love to sit with you guys," I say and Jared smiles.
"Great!" he says and we get food.
We got food, well more like took all the food! The guys piled food on their plates and I chuckled at them knowing why.
"So Kimmy you think the Cowboys are really going to win against the Redskins this Sunday?" Paul asks.
"Yes I do," I say.
"Well then you're delusional," he says and Jared growls. I smile at Jared and smirk at Paul.
"No, you're delusional to think they're not good enough," I say.
"You two are way too competitive," Jared says shaking his head,
"It's a gift," I say and they chuckle.
"You know what Kim, I like you, I can see why Jared does," Paul says and Jared freezes. If I wasn't sitting so close to Jared and didn't have super seeing I wouldn't see the light blush on his face. I smile up at him and look to Paul.
"You're not too bad either, for a temperamental hot-headed guy," I say and they chuckle.
"You got the description right," Jared says.
"You love it though," Paul says to me and I shrug my shoulders.
"Hurry up and eat your food, we only have three minutes till the bell," I say.
"You don't think we can finish this in three minutes?" Paul asks.
"I know you can," I say and he looks a little curious.
"You're right," he says and eats his food. I look to Jared and see that he looks deep in thought. He smiles at me and I smile back.
Just as she said Carlie demanded details of everything that happened at lunch. She's so excited that Jared has finally noticed me. She also says that we need to go shopping later today since my date is tomorrow.
"Why?" I ask.
"Because you need a new outfit!" she says.
"What's wrong with my clothes?" I ask.
"Nothing, but you need to look extra special tomorrow night," she says.
"Alright," I say.
"Ya!" she squeals. Everyone looks at us and the teacher glares.
"Sorry," Carlie and I say. The teacher continues her lesson and I shrink into my seat.
School's over and Carlie hasn't stopped talking about shopping or my date! She's not even the one going! Oh well that's her.
"Hey Kim, ready to go?" Jared asks coming over to me.
"Um I was going to go with Carlie, she wants to go shopping," I say.
"Oh okay, then I'll see you tomorrow, right?" he asks smiling.
"Of course, see you later," I say smiling.
"Bye Kim," he says and I walk out of the school. I meet Carlie in the parking lot and we walk to my house.
When we go there Katherine said she wanted to come too so now Carlie, Katherine, Avery and I are in Port Angeles shopping.
"How about this?" Carlie asks holding up a tight shirt and short skirt.
"How about no, it's my first date I don't want to scare him!" I say.
"Come on, it's not bad," she says.
"It's also La Push so it's going to be cold," I say.
"Fine!" Carlie huffs.
"How about this?" Katherine asks holding up a short blue dress.
"No, what about this?" I ask holding up a dark purple halter top.
"That's cute, it could go with some tight leather black pants and heels," Carlie says.
"Ya, I like it," Katherine says.
"Okay then let's get it," I say and they smile.
"Good," they say and we check out.