Chapter 17
Kim's point of view
It's Friday and I'm meeting Jared's parents in less than thirty minutes! I'm nervous despite everyone telling me it'll be fine. I'm dressed in black flats and a green dress with a black belt. I have on black heart earrings, a black heart ring, and a silver heart necklace. Katherine chose this and I think it's an appropriate outfit to meet my boyfriend's parents.
"You look great Kimmy, now stop worrying," Katherine says.
"I'm just worried," I say.
"Kim look at me," she says.
"I know how you feel, I had the same feeling when I met you, Ryan, and your parents," she says and I feel a small tug at my heart.
"I was a nervous wreck but I was so glad to meet you all," she says.
"You're going to be fine, they'll love you," she says.
"I hope so," I say.
"You were kind enough to bring their son's homework to him when he was sick," she says.
"Ya but I knew what was really happening and I didn't want him to get behind," I say.
"Still," she says. I hear the doorbell and my heart fastens.
"Just be yourself and calm down," she says and heads downstairs. I take a deep breathe and head downstairs. Jared's talking with Josh and Katherine. When he hears me he look my way. He grins at me and I smile at him.
"You two have a good day and have her back by eight," Josh says.
"Eleven," Katherine says and I smile at her.
"Yes ma'am," Jared says taking my hand. We exit the house and get in his truck.
"So are you still nervous?" he asks as he drives.
"No," I lie. He looks over at me and I sigh.
"Yes," I say.
"They'll love you Kimmy," he says taking my hand and giving it a small squeeze. I smile at him and kiss his cheek.
When we pull up to the two story green house my heart beats faster.
"Kim," Jared says noticing my heightened heart beat.
"I know," I say calming down. He opens my door and helps me out. We walk hand in hand to his house and walk through the front door.
"We're here!" Jared yells into the house. A woman comes out of the kitchen, three young girls comes down the stairs, and a man comes out of the living room.
"Oh it's so nice to meet you Kim!" the woman, who I know is Jared's mother, says hugging me.
"It's great to meet you too Mrs. Cameron," I say.
"Please call me Jasmine," she says and I nod.
"You brought us Jared's homework when he was sick," Jared's father notes looking closely at me.
"You did?" Jared asks shocked.
"Um ya I did, I didn't want you to get behind," I say blushing slightly.
"That was sweet, thanks Kim," Jared says kissing my head.
"My brother always talks about you," Kayla Cameron says. She's Jared's oldest littlest sister. I look to Jared and see him blushing lightly.
"Kayla," Jared growls.
"You're very pretty," Rose and Lilly Cameron say. They're eight year old twins.
"Thank you," I say.
"Why don't we go into the living room," Mrs. Cameron suggests. We all move into the living room and I sit next to Jared on the couch.
"So Kim tell us about yourself," Mr. Cameron says.
"Well I live with my brother, his wife and their daughter a few minutes from here," I say.
"I go to school with Jared, we sit next to each other in history, I like to go cliff diving, I love football, and I love to bake," I say.
"A football girl you say?" Mr. Cameron asks.
"Yes sir," I say.
"Who's your favorite football team?" he asks.
"The Cowboys," I say and he grins.
"I like her Jared, she's a keeper," he says and I smile. Jared holds me close and kisses my head.
"I know dad, I know," Jared says.
"What do you like to bake?" Mrs. Cameron asks.
"Anything really, but I do like to decorate cakes," I say.
"Really?" she asks.
"Ya, my mother taught me how," I say sadly and she frowns.
"Does Jared let you cliff dive?" Kayla asks.
"No," I say smiling and she chuckles.
"Kayla, Rose, and Lilly come help me," Mrs. Cameron says standing up. They head into the kitchen and I keep quiet not knowing what to say.
"Jared can I speak with you?" Mr. Cameron asks.
"Sure, I'll be right back," he says. They get up and go into another room. I listen closely and hear what they're saying.
"When are you going to tell her?" Mr. Cameron asks.
"After Christmas," Jared says.
"Why haven't you told her yet?" he asks.
"I don't want to scare her," Jared says.
"She seems understanding and smart Jared, I'm sure she'll take it fine," he says.
"But what if she doesn't and she hates me?" Jared asks.
"She won't son, I can see in her eyes the love she has for you," he says. I blush but keep listening.
"I know, I love her too," Jared says.
"I know you do Jared," he says. I hear them walk back to the living room and act like I wasn't listening.
"Sorry about that Kim I just wanted to talk with Jared about school," Mr. Cameron says.
"That's alright," I say.
"I'm going to check on dinner," he says and leaves.
"See I told you they'd love you," Jared says.
"The day's not over, I could break or spill something," I say.
"They'd still love you," he says and kisses me lightly.
"Eww!" two voices say and we pull away. We look to the doorway and see Rose and Lilly.
"Girls, what have I told you about spying on other people?" Jared asks.
"We weren't spying Jared," Lilly defends.
"We came to tell you dinner's ready," Rose says.
"Okay, we're coming," Jared says and they go back into the kitchen. We get up and follow the little girls to the dinning room.
After we eat we talk for awhile. The Cameron's are a really great family and are very welcoming. All too soon I had to get going.
"We loved having you Kim, feel free to come over anytime soon," Mrs. Cameron says.
"Thank you for having me," I say.
"Come play with us again Kimmy!" Rose and Lilly say.
"Ya and we can bake some goodies too," Kayla says.
"Or you could help Jared with school," Mr. Cameron says smiling. I look to Jared raising an eyebrow. I didn't know he was having trouble in school.
"Come on Kim," Jared says pulling me to his truck.
"Bye Kim!" they yell.
"Bye," I wave getting in the truck. Jared starts the truck and we pull away from the house.
"Who was right?" Jared asks and I chuckle.
"You were," I say and he smiles.
"I told you they'd love you," he says.
"I know you did, but I couldn't help but be nervous," I say.
"Well there's nothing to be nervous about now," he says.
"Your family's very nice," I say.
"Ya, and a little embarrassing," he says blushing lightly. His mother pulled out his baby pictures and showed me them while Jared helped his dad with the dishes.
"I thought you were very cute as a baby," I say.
"What about now?" he asks.
"Hmm I don't know," I say and he raises an eyebrow.
"I'd say you're hot now instead of cute," I say and he smiles.
"So when do I get to see your baby pictures?" he asks.
"Never," I say and he frowns.
"You saw mine," he whines.
"That was your mother's fault," I say.
"Fine, but then I get something else," he says as we pull into my driveway.
"Like what?" I ask.
"A kiss," he says and I smile.
"Deal," I say and he leans over to kiss me.
After a minute or two of kissing I pull away smiling.
"So you're having trouble in school?" I ask.
"No," he says and I raise an eyebrow.
"Jared," I scold.
"Okay yes, I'm a little behind in classes," he says.
"I could help you know," I say.
"I don't want to bother you Kim, and besides I don't want to waste our time on homework when we could be kissing," he says and I chuckle.
"School comes before kissing," I say.
"Not in my book," he says smirking.
"I should get back inside, I'm surprised Josh hasn't already come out here," I say.
"I'll walk you," he say getting out. He opens my door and helps me out. We walk hand in hand the short distance to the front door.
"Tell your family I had a great time today," I say.
"I will and they did too," he says.
"Goodnight Jared," I say.
"Night Kimmy," he says and lightly kisses me.
"Meet you in twenty," he whispers in my ear. I grin and nod. I go inside with a grin spread across my lips.