I finally woke up after my long night of crying. I got up slowly and realized I was still wearing Jacob's jacket. I took it off and held it to my chest feeling a bit better knowing that I still have someone who cares about me. I got off my bed, got some clothes, and went into the shower. I got out, dried myself, and felt like a new me. I wore on the clothes and had a towel around me so I can dry my hair.
I wore a dark blue pair of jeans, a black and white button up shirt, and put my hair unevenly but it was straight. I went downstairs and saw no one was there. 'I forgot… They all went to work and school.' I said to myself as I got some milk and cereal to eat. My family is usually busy so I hardly ever see them in the mornings or afternoon. I ate quietly at the table before quietly getting up and wish the dishes. After all that, I decided to go get my shoulder-strap purse upstairs.
I later remembered that it was cold outside so I also got my leather jacket and put on my high-heel sneakers before heading out. As soon as I opened the door, a cold breeze went through and I could feel how strong it is. I closed the door and locked it before going to talk a walk around the town and meet up with some friends even. Around 10-15 minutes later, there was a coffee shop nearby so I went inside and ordered a nice, hot mocha to drink before going back out. I sat near the window to look outside the streets. There's always people walking back and forth between the streets even at night.
As I was taking sips of my mocha, I didn't notice that someone was coming up behind me before poking me in the sides. "Eeeep!" I said before I turned and saw who it was. It was Michael laughing at me. He's one of my other best friends but I knew him only since 9th grade. We're all in college and Michael is kind of mean with his jokes but other than that, he's a real nice guy to hang out with. "What's up girly?" He said and smiled. I only sent him a glare as he knew I hated being called girly. "I'm fine, you dork." He pretended to pout and said "That's not very nice now. Oh well, anyways, what are you doing here? I thought you were on your date with Luis?"
I didn't say much as I stared down at my drink that seemed to look plain in my site. He stared at me before sitting and asking "What's wrong?" I looked up at him and replied without shredding anymore tears "We broke up. I thought it would work but I guess a little too early, right?" He just stared at me with his brown eyes. He looks like a normal guy at college with light brown hair, regular clothing, and seem chill around everything but he's not. He's just someone that likes to smile and joke a lot until he can get someone to smile. That is what makes him so sweet. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought that up." He said as he sat down on the other side so he can talk to me while looking at my face.
"It's okay. Not like I mind. Anyways, how are you and Kristen going? I hear that you both are doing quite great. Have you gotten far?" I said just to make him splutter. I smiled and laughed because usually my friends and I always took things the wrong way which made it completely embarrassing but very amusing. "Well… Yes we're doing great but… Oh come on! I can't answer that!" He complained and gave me the puppy eyes. "I'm just kidding Mike. What brings you here though?" He looked away for a moment before turning back and replying "Just wanted to ask if you wanted to meet some other of my friends. We're planning to meet in the park for I don't know. I guess just chill out and talk about random stuff like usual." I stared at him.
"What? Is there something on my face?" As he starting rubbing his face and I just laughed. "Hahaha…. There's nothing but I'm guessing… There's Jacob, Jay, Hunter, Kassy, and Amber there?" He just laughed at me and I gave him a confused look. "Oh no not them! Hahaha! Close but these guys are pretty new still. I haven't known them long but they seem pretty cool to hang out with. While we're at it, we can get you a new boyfriend!" He said the last part with glee. "I'll have to reject that than. I don't plan to be in any relationship at the moment. Plus, summer is almost over isn't it? We can always meet at the usual spot like always." I said smiling.
"Alright then. Suit yourself. I'm going now before I'm late. Bye Kimberly!" He said as kissed me on the cheek before running off for dear life. "Hey!" I protested but giggled at the same time because he always does that to make people laugh. As I was finishing the last of my drink, I got up, and paid before leaving to take a walk again. I looked at the time and it seemed a bit too early for me to go back home so I went to the mall on my own for a little while. The mall is nearby here so I don't have to worry so much about going too far without a ride. I went inside and looked around a bit before buying some gifts for friends. I even bought some perfume, foundation, and some new clothes for the time being.
~~~~~~~~~~~~Time skip to home~~~~~~~~~~
I had quite a few bags in my hand but I could handle it. I was walking back to my house and trying to get my keys out of my pocket. I sighed and put the stuff down before digging through my strap-purse and pulled out my house keys. I unlocked the door, grabbed my bags, and just tossed them on the couch. I looked at the time and it was 8:57. I yawned and stretched for a bit before grabbing the bags and putting them in my room. I took off my shoes and placed them next to the rest of my other pairs I wear depending what I do during the day. I took off my leather jacket and hung it onto a hook before placing it in my closet. I later changed into gray sweatpants and a violent t-shirt to feel more comfortable. I even tied my hair back into a ponytail so it stops getting in my face every time. My hair was really long so that's the only problem with it.
I went downstairs and turned on the TV to see what's on for the night. There's always something new on the television so I always see what's on before doing anything else. As I was searching through the channels to see what there was to watch, someone rang the doorbell. 'Who is it at this time of night?' I thought to myself before shrugging and getting up to open the door until I heard someone yelled "OPEN THE DOOR!" It was Michael and obviously he either left his keys at home again or he just wants to bug me again. I went to the door, opened it, and I was about to scream until I saw who he was with. I did the obvious and asked "Who are they?" He just grinned and pointed at them. "They're the guys I wanted you to meet! They wanted to come to my house but I forgot the keys so I decided to stop by yours!" He said with a huge smile on his face.
I put my hand to my forehead and said "You really… You seriously need to stop forgetting your keys! You might as well make 1,000 of them and leave them in your front yard!" He just shrugged. "Hey, I don't mean to interrupt but can we just crash in for one night? It's not all the warm right now and I don't want to wait until someone else opens the door for us to get in." Said the dude behind him. I just sighed and told them they can get in and of course Michael just jumped onto my sofa while patting an empty spot next to him. "Sit over here with me, Kim!" He said while I sent him a glare and he just grinned while the others took off their shoes. They left their socks on since it's tile floor and it's better to keep their feet warm during this time.
"Dude! You should have just brought us over here man! It's so much better than your place I bet!" The guy with red hair said. I went wide-eyes and first thing I did was "NO WAY IN HELL!" Michael just got up and said "Aww c'mon Kim-Kim. It's nothing bad." "Nothing bad?... NOTHING BAD?! IT'S BAD ENOUGH THAT YOU'RE IN HERE MICHAEL! NOW YOU HAVE YOUR IDIOT FRIENDS OVER HERE TOO!" I screamed at him in frustration. He always forgets his keys at his own house! How does his family even deal with him?! As I was in my thoughts, Michael took my hand and pulled me towards him and I was on top of him while he was on the bottom. I blushed and tried to get up but Michael just put an arm around my waist with that grin of his.
"Dammit Michael!" I said at him. "Oh come on. I'm just joking you know that, right sweetie~?" He said the last part slowly. "I'm going to tell that to Kristen if you keep it up and you know she'll kill you." That got his attention and he let go, while I got up, I purposely put my elbows on his stomach so he can groan in pain while I just smirked. "Well… Since now we're done teasing each other. Let me introduce my friends to you. The red-head is Reno, the blonde is Cloud, black spikey hair is Zack, and the one wearing a red jacket is Vincent." I just stared at them before turning to Michael and giving him the 'Why-do-you-do-this-to-me?' look.
The guy named Reno said "Girl, you have cool house. Can I get your number so I can call you and ask you out on a date sometime?" I turned and stared at him before replying "N-O. I don't know you and I am not going to go out with strangers." "Oooooooooh man Reno! You just got rejected by my girl!" Michael said. "I thought you were going out with Kristen?" The guy named Zack spoke up. "I am though Kimberly is my girl too." "And I will let Kristen know you're being a complete ass hole to me. She trusts me more than you anyways because I'm her best friend." I said while I stuck out my tongue at him. He's scared of Kristen and the rest of the girl gang. "Ugh, fine. You're no fun Kim!" There's that awkward silence…
"So… Since you guys just randomly crashed at my house why not introduce about yourselves so I can know you better?" I asked as a suggestion. "Sure. Spikey hair gets to go first! (Referring to Cloud)" He just stared at me and I never really looked at him until now. His eyes are so beautiful, his hair is a really bright blonde, and he just seems distant from everyone else. Zack put an arm around him "Come on Spikey! Don't be shy either." As everyone began to sit down and I sat next to Michael just so I can annoy him so very often. Everyone sat quietly before Cloud spoke "I'm Cloud Strife." "Okay… How would you explain yourself?" He shrugged. "He's pretty cold, silent, and distant but he's actually really caring once he knows you and feels comfortable around you." Zack said. "I didn't ask you though, did I now Zack?" I asked in a little annoyed voice.
He just smiles and pats Cloud's back. "He doesn't really talk much either just for your information. Now my turn! I'm Zack Fair. I'm caring, loving, random, and so on. I'm sure you get the point." I just stared at him and said… "Well, okay then. Nice to know you a bit more Zack and Cloud. How about Vincent and Reno?" No one spook up so I decided to just pick someone with my eyes closed and it ended up being Vincent. "I'm Vincent Valentine. I had a tragic past and my personality: I'm cold, silent, quiet, and not very talkative." He said completely in one time so I just nodded kind of like 'What did he just say?' In my head. Next up was Reno.
"I'm Reno. I'm totally lazy, laid-back, and pretty much confident about myself." He said with a cocky grin. "Okay then! I'll now introduce myself. I'm Kimberly Lingling To. I'm pretty shy around new people but once I get to know you well enough, I'm pretty crazy. I love animals or anything that's small besides bugs. I will burn them alive and drown them. I'm not like other girls because I'm more aggressive, less girly, and as people say: I'm a tomboy." I said and smiled. "Well there you go guys! Now you know what Kimberly like and the reason why I told you she's quite violent if you get her mad." Michael said before I elbowed him to his side.
Everyone just stared as Michael and I started to have a little cat fight but in the end, I won because I sat on top of him laughing. "Get off of me!" He yelled and struggled to crawl through but I had him stuck. "Not until you say 'I give' or I won't get off!" I said back to him while a huge smile on my face while laughing. "Fine! I give! I give!" He said which is smart because he knew if he didn't say it, I would never get off of him. "Shesh, are you gaining weight or something?" He said while he brushed his shirt. I took that to offense and pretended to cry while Zack and Reno said "Dude! You just called her fat and now she's crying!"
"Oh come on guys! I mean… Oh never mind… Kimberly, I'm sorry-" and before he can finish, I just tackled hugged him. That took his attention and I giggled at his reaction. "Aww! Cute little Mikey!" I said and everyone else just started laughing. "Hey! Kimberly!" He said as he started blushing. "Oh fine. I'll stop teasing you but what would you guys like to drink? Hot chocolate, tea, or coffee?" I said while going to the kitchen. "They all screamed "Hot chocolate!" I giggled before getting out a pot, filled it with hot water, and put it on the stove to let it boil. I went into one of the cabinets in my house to get the chocolate powder in a jar. My parents bought it for me and it was really good. "It'll a few minutes for the water to boil so you guys can make yourself comfortable to sleep on the couch or floor." I yelled through the kitchen.
~~~~~~~~Time pass which is 2:30AM in the morning~~~~~~
Everyone else was asleep besides Michael and I talking quietly to each other. "So how do you think of them?" He said in a small whisper. "They seem really nice, shy, and you know the rest." I said to him quietly. "Do you think you'll like or even love one of them, Kimberly?" Michael asked with worry and confusion in his voice. I looked somewhere else to avoid looking at him but it was hard since we always talked face to face. After 10 minutes of silence, I finally replied "I don't know." He sighed. "Kimberly, I know it's hard to like someone else after you've been with somebody else for a long time but… It's time to look for a different guy you know. You can't stay like that forever-" "Okay Michael, I get it. I just need some time. Plus, let's just spend this time nicely okay?" I said so I don't feel so bad. He sighed and decided to go to sleep.
I still stood up but later, I fell asleep along with the rest.
~~~~~~~~Time skip to morning~~~~~~
I woke up during that morning yawning slightly and trying to focus with my eyes. After I got my eye sight focused, I realized what or more like who I was leaning on. It was Cloud! I blushed furiously and realized he had his arm around my shoulders. I don't know how much redder my face could get but I tried to gently move his arm off of me but instead, I found him looking down at me. I was blushing and so was he. As soon as I got up, I stumbled on something and I accidently fell on top of Zack. He woke up and groaned in pain since I fell on top of him pretty hard. Than the others woke up to and the first one to speak while yawning was Reno saying "What's going on?"
Michael woke up too and stretched before noticing what's going on. "N-nothing! There's nothing wrong!" I said as I was trying to get off of Zack but for some reason, I failed and fell back on top of him while he was finally beginning to focus more clearly. "Huh? Oh Kimberly? What are you doing on top of me? Did you fall asleep on me or somethin'?" He asked while yawning and put his hands behind his head and grinned. I blushed before replying "I was just trying to wake up and didn't notice I stepped on something and fell on top of you." Michael just smirked and said "That's such a lie Kimberly. Just so you know, I was practically awake the whole time and while you weren't looking, I saw Cloud and you were snuggling together and he wrapped an arm around you." I just blushed even more and tried to hide myself by covering my face with my hands but obviously, Michael knew I was blushing so he was just smiling. Cloud was also blushing since Michael exposed him about wrapping his arm around me.
"That… That's not true. We just happened to be close to each other is all." I said as uncovered my face but I could still I was still blushing either way. Reno yawned before asking "Is there anything we can eat? I'm hungry." Michael told him there is and he ran into my kitchen before yelling "Kimberly! You don't need to make breakfast! I'll be making it!" I just said to him okay before deciding to actually get my sense back and went into my room and lied there thinking about what happened. 'I have to admit that it felt nice to be held by someone.' I just sighed and hugged my big, fluffy, and chubby penguin. I love it and I still think it's like a baby to me. I hugged and it giggled because it's so cute. 'Cloud seems really nice but I honestly don't remember even being near him… Why can't I remember anything what happened?' I just sighed and stared at my ceiling before Michael called me down that he just finished making me some eggs. As I went down, I had no idea how much time has passed while I was in deep thoughts but I guess it's better to just head down and forget about because it's a new start to begin my little journey with new friends.