* I DO NOT OWN KICKIN IT*
"Kim this really has been an amazing night" Jack said walking me up to my front door
"It really has" I smiled pulling my keys out of my purse
"Kim" jack said grabbing my hands turning toward me. I raised my eyebrows signaling him to go on. "Will you be my girlfriend?" I could hear the shaking in his voice and his eyes filled with hope. I smiled big nodding my head as his hands traveled down to my lower hips pulling me in for a kiss. As soon as we kissed it was like the entire world had froze and it was just us. I could feel his hands move up to cup my face in his hands and deepened the kiss. I unlocked the door quickly pulling him in by his shirt as I slammed the door shut and we made our way to my room. Continuing to kiss him, I tugged at the bottom of his shirt and within seconds it was off. Throwing the shirt across the room I make my way toward the bed and fall back on it...
BEEP. BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.
Hearing the blaring alarm and the sound of my body hit the floor, I moan as my head throbs from falling face first onto the floor. I get up rubbing the giant goose egg on my forehead and make my way to the bathroom. Looking in the mirror I can see a small bruise appearing. Washing my face and getting ready I continue to wonder what the whole dream was about in the first place. Maybe it's because it's been months since Jack and I kissed that night at my house and he still hasn't asked me to be his girlfriend. We act like a couple all the time. We hold hands, he walks me to class, have cute nicknames for each others, and occasionally kiss each other. Maybe he thinks we are considered a couple or maybe he doesn't want to have a girlfriend, he just wants to have a thing. After making small curls in my hair, slipping on my grey/black v-neck, blue jeans, and brown belt, I get a text from Jack.
"Good morning! I will be leaving in a half hour so be ready;)" I smiled at my phone and texted him back. After getting ready I put my bathroom essentials in the open suitcase on the floor. Because we have a 3 day weekend and Monday is Labor Day, Kelsey has invited all of us to her dads beach house in Malibu. Zipping up the suitcase and putting my white converse on, I bring it into the living room and say goodbye to Sophie making my way out the door locking it.
"Hey I was just about to text you" Jack said walking across the street up to me.
"I figured that so I thought I should just come out" I smiled as he grabbed my suitcase throwing it in the trunk next to his as we got in his car and drove to school.
* TIME SKIP*
School went by quickly and before we knew it we were in our cars on our way to the beach house. Of course it was only an hour away but hey in the car alone with Jack was just what I needed, even if it was just an hour. I have to admit I was tired and wanted to go to sleep but I tried my best to stay awake.
"Hey are you tired?" Jack asked glancing at me and then back to the road
"A little but it's fine" I sat up in my seat to stay more awake
"You can get some sleep. It's going to be a while before we get to Malibu and we have that dinner tonight that I wouldn't want you to be tired at" he said reaching over and intertwining his hand with mine. I smiled and starred at our hands all those questions I asked myself this morning came flooding through my thoughts. Just then I get a text from Grace. 'So are you ready to spend the whole weekend with Jack;)' my cheeks started to turn red as I texted her back with one hand. 'It's not going to be the whole weekend I will just see him during the day' she texted back instantly 'You do realize you guys are sharing a room right?'
"Kim are you ok? You look like you're going to be sick" Jack asked as my face turned even more red reading the text.
"I'm fine. Hey did anyone tell you that we were sharing a room at the beach house?" I asked not wanting to make eye contact with him.
"No? Who told you that?" he asked nervously shifting in his seat
"Grace' I looked back at my phone texting her back. 'Nobody mentioned this to either of us. Why didn't you guys say anything.' I texted. It took her a few minutes to reply but when she did she said 'We knew you guys would be uncomfortable with it so we just didn't tell you until now' 'Thanks Grace-_-' I texted her and threw my phone in the cup holder. The rest of the car was a comfortable silence with Jack holding my hand. I had to admit I didn't think sleeping in the same room as Jack over the weekend would be bad. It's not like anything would happen. Just so long as I don't have another dream like I did this morning. Now that was awkward. I still didn't understand what it meant but I didn't want to bring it up so I just left it at that. We finally made it to the house and went inside.
"Wow Kelsey this place is huge. I can't believe your dad lives here" I said admiring all the little decoration on the walls and shelves.
"He only uses it when he is in town, which is maybe once or twice a month. The rest of the time he is out of town for work." she said walking over to the kitchen and getting a drink. Everyone walked around to see the rest of the house and look outside while Jack stood with me still holding my hand. A small picture caught my eye as I walked over to the entertainment center to get a closer look. Letting go of Jacks hand for a moment I picked up the picture and studied it. It was a family picture, a man and women with a little girl standing in front of them. Looking at the happy family in the picture brought back a lot of memories that I didn't care for. Feeling a hand lay on the small of my back and the presence of someone behind me, my eyes still studied the picture as my pointer finger traced over the little girls picture.
"Kim you ok?" Jack asked looking over my shoulder to see what I was doing.
"Never better" I quickly put the picture down and turned around smiling at Jack. He gave me a not so convincing smile letting his hands fall down to his sides. "Jack I am fine" I said bringing my hands up to his chest giving him a gentle kiss on the lips which he returned instantly. "Come on let's go find the others" I grabbed his hand and we made our way outside to the beach where the others were.
"There you guys are" Jerry said as grace gave me a smirk in which I ignored already knowing what she was thinking.
"So guys we have dinner reservations at The Cheesecake Factory at 7:30 which gives us 2 hours to do whatever until we have to start getting ready. So go do whatever you want but start getting ready no later than 5:30 and we will meet in the living room at 7 and then head over there." as she said that everyone made their way to either the beach or the house to do whatever. Jack and I made our way back to the house and grabbed our suitcases and headed to our room. Of course there was only a bed but it was a king so it had a lot of space. Putting our suitcases down we both plopped on the bed starring at the sealing.
"Want to watch some tv?" Jack asked climbing up to the head of the bed to grab the remote off the nightstand.
"Sure let's see what's on" I said doing the same thing and grabbing the remote from Jack turning it on. He gave me a small glare as I smirked at him flipping through the channels. Laying down next to Jack we both agreed on watching Criminal Minds. Watching the tv I could feel my eye lids getting heavy and before I knew it I was fast asleep. After what seemed like days of sleeping I kept hearing my name over and over again.
"Kim. Kim you need to get up" I heard as my eyes fluttered open seeing Jack laying on the bed shirtless and wet. He had just gotten out of the shower and he smelled good. Ok keep it together. "Hey you should probably start getting ready for dinner" his fingers running through my hair making me even more tired.
"What time is it?" I asked sitting up rubbing my eyes.
"It's about 5:15. Everyone else is already getting ready" he said getting up from the bed and making his way to his suitcase. After practically flying out of bed I got in the shower and fixed my hair and makeup and getting my dress out of my bag. The dress I had picked was a mint green dress that had flower patterns on it. Zipping it up most of the way I walk out of the bathroom and into the closet struggling to zip it up the rest of the way seeing as it was stuck. Grabbing a metal hanger, I try to hook it onto the zipper on the back of the dress hoping it would help zip it up the rest of the way. I certainly couldn't walk into the restaurant with the back part of my bra and half my back showing. Curse my small arm length. Struggling to hook the zipper, Jack walks out and looks at me.
"Kim do you need help?" he asked slightly laughing as he watched me struggle. I threw the hanger down giving him a pouty face walking over to him and turning around. His laugh died down as I turned so he could zip me up. Feeling his warm touch on my skin below the back of my bra tingled at his touch. After moving my hair to one side, he zipped up the dress and placed his hands on my shoulders. "You look gorgeous" he whispered before going to slide his shoes on. My stomach had millions of butterflies in it right now just thinking about everything that just happened. I heard Julie and Milton knock on the door telling us it was time to go as I quickly slipped on my nude heals, grabbed my phone and purse and followed Jack to the living room.
*TIME SKIP*
Halfway through dinner while talking with Jack I get a tap on my shoulder.
"Excuse me ma'am I'm sorry to interrupt but those guys over at that table bought you this drink and wanted me to give it to you." the waiter said trying to hand me a margarita.
"Oh I'm not old enough to drink. Sorry" I lightly pushed it away as the waiter nodded and walked away. I could see the jealousy written all over Jacks face as the girls laughed.
"Hey at least they're cute and not like total creeps" kelsey said taking a bite of her food. I turned my head to see them starring at me with disappointed looks. I turned back and looked at Jack who was moving the food around on his plate not really wanting to eat. The rest of the night was pretty quiet after that and since Kelsey's dad was generously paying for our meal we left after everyone was done. When we were ready to leave we would have to pass the guys at the bar who were still there which I was not excited about. I hope they don't try to talk to me. Getting up I grab my purse and grab jacks hand next to me and start walking. The guys faces we're priceless when I grabbed Jacks hand. They didn't even try to talk to me. They just glared at Jack and continued to scan the room for more girls. Walking out of the restaurant I smiled leaning into Jack wrapping my free hand around his arm hugging it. Being with him felt right. Even though we weren't technically 'together' whatever we were was perfect and I loved it. Once we got back to the house, we all sat in the living room talking.
"I'm going to hit the hot tub who wants to join me?" Kelsey asked as Eddie, Jerry, and Grace all replied yes instantly.
"Milton and I are going to go down to the beach and see if we can see any sand crabs" Julie said as her and Milton got up going to get their stuff.
"Jack? Kim? You guys want to join?" Eddie asked getting up from his seat. Jack and I both looked at each other then both said sure. Everyone went to put on their suits and grab towels. I slipped into my black bikini and threw my hair into a messy bun and grabbed a towel. Walking outside I was the last one in the tub. Getting in I sat next to Jack and sunk down into my seat.
"So guys what are we going to do tomorrow?" Jerry asked wrapping his arm around Grace.
"Haven't really thought of what we will do during the day but tomorrow night there will be a bonfire on the beach a few houses down that we can go to." Kelsey added
"Sounds like fun" I smiled nodding my head a little
"Babe I'm thirsty could you go get me a drink?" Grace asked Jerry with her puppy dog eyes she knows he can never say no to.
"Sure" he says kissing her then getting out
"Me too?" Kelsey told Eddie as he got out and followed Jerry. The girls sat there for a second starring at Jack who then quickly spoke
"I'm going to go get a drink too, do you want something?" he asked me before getting up.
"Sure just water is fine. Thanks" I smiled as he kissed the top of my head and got out heading to the kitchen. I knew the girls wanted to talk so I looked over at them and gestured for them to talk.
"Look sorry we didn't tell you guys you would be sharing a room we just didn't think it was a big deal and we thought you wouldn't come if you knew." Kelsey said as grace nodded her head
"Guys it's fine. Honestly Jack and I don't find it awkward. It's totally fine" I said sitting up
"Ok good. You guys are all awesome thanks for coming" Kelsey said bringing Grace and I in for a hug. Just as we all pulled apart the guys came back with the drinks.
"Hey what did we miss?" Eddie asked handing Kelsey her drink and getting back in the water
"Not much" she smiled as the boys got in handing us out drinks. Taking my drink from Jack I took a quick sip before putting it on the side table, and sat down in front of Jack with my back up against his stomach. Leaning back into him I thanked him and lightly kissed him on the lips and intertwined our fingers holding both his hands in mine. A couple minutes later Eddie and Kelsey and Milton and Julie went to bed leaving me, Jack, Grace, and Jerry still in the hot tub.
"Oh my gosh did you see donna's face when you and Jack walked in holding hands? It was priceless." Grace laughed as I chuckled at how red her face was when she saw us this morning.
"I seriously thought she was going to pass out from holding her breath in for so long" Jack laughed with Jerry. I laughed continuing to stare and play with his hands that were currently in mine.
"I don't get it she could have any guy in the school. Why Jack? I mean yes he's hot and super sweet and the best guy ever but why go through all the trouble?" I asked knowing my face was turning red at what I just said.
"Because Jack doesn't want to be with her. Every other guy is falling head over heels for her but Jack. She wants a challenge I guess. Or she just wants to piss you off Kim" Grace pointed out. I just sat there nodding my head running my fingers over his.
"She's really pissed because you're here now. You being with Jack all the time she never has time to pester him" Jerry said pointing at the two of us. Grace smiled at the two of us and all I could think about was how lucky I am. Jack is a great guy and he's the perfect guy.
"You ready for bed babe? I'm tired" grace said getting up from her spot and stretching. They said goodnight and both made their way to the bedroom. And then there were two. I reached over and opened my phone and read the time. 10:30. I didn't think it was that late but apparently time was getting away from us.
"I really don't want to get up. Everything is perfect right here" I said leaning my head back resting it on his shoulder. He chuckled and hugged me.
"It is perfect but we need to get out. We are starting to look like shriveled up prunes." he looked at our fingers and man was he right. Our skin looked like we were shriveled up old people. We both laughed and sat in silence for a minute before Jack spoke again. "Hey about the picture earlier what were you thinking? Were you thinking about your dad?" he asked cautiously
"Yes I was actually"
"Do you want to talk about it?"
"Not tonight I'm actually really tired. Maybe another night?" I looked at him showing we could talk another night.
"Sure" he smiled as we both got up and made our way to the room. After showering and quickly blow drying my hair, I grabbed some clothes and got my pajamas on while Jack was showering. I pulled out my black and white polka dot shorts and my black shirt changing and pulled my hair into a messy bun again. Getting the makeup off my face I see Jack come out of the bathroom with basketball shorts and no shirt on drying his shaggy brown hair with the towel. Walking into the bedroom turning the bathroom light off I see Jack throwing some blankets and a pillow on the floor.
"Jack what are you doing?" I asked turning the tv on to see if anything good is on
"I'm making my bed" he says giving me a questionable look
"What are you talking about? You are not sleeping on the floor. Jack this bed is so big we could fit all 8 of us on here. Come on" I patted the side of the bed while moving the decorative pillows out of the way.
"Kim.." he started to say before I interrupted him
"Jack don't even try to argue with me on this because I will win." I said standing next to him. Before I said another word he walked over to the bed, grabbed a pillow and laid on the floor. Putting my hands on my hips I laughed before speaking.
"That's really how you want to play it?" I asked before he pulled the blanket over himself and pulled out his phone looking at it. I walked over to the bed on the floor and threw my pillow down on the floor next to his getting under the blanket he had and laid down next to him.
"Kim what are you doing?" he asked looking over at me
"If you are going to sleep on the floor so am I" I said crossing my arms across my chest starring up at the tv. He starred at me for a minute to see if I was serious before he knew I was. His face dropped and he sat there not knowing what to do.
"Kim you need to..." before he could even finish his sentence I sat up and swung my leg over him so I was straddling his waist. He was shocked but threw his arms in the air and laid there not knowing what to do. Sitting on him for a few minutes not saying a word was challenging. Especially when you're as tired as I was. But I still wasn't going to let him lay on the hard floor. Just then a strand of hair fell in my face causing me to snap completely back into reality. Knowing he was up to something by the smirk on his face I tried to stay focused and ignore my cheeks getting hot.
"I'm not getting off you until you say you will sleep in the bed and not on the hard floor." I said trying to relax myself and get back into my zone. He smirked again tucking the loose strand of hair behind my ear and placing his hand on the side of my neck.
"I'm totally ok with that" he said as my cheeks boiled and I could feel how red they were getting. Looking away biting my lip trying not to smile or react I was trying so hard not to cave but he was making it very hard. Leaning up he kissed the side of my neck gently before moving up to my cheek. Kissing it a few times he knew he was cracking me by the smile on my face and the redness filling my cheeks. Moving my head so I could face him he smiled small before bringing his lips closer to mine. I could feel the warmth of his breath against my skin as it was getting closer. His lips, now inches away from mine, where driving me crazy and he knew it. His bottom lip brushed over mine and I was done. Placing one hand on the floor and one on his chin I pulled him close to me connecting our lips. Leaning back down so his back was on the floor once again I kissed him. His hands made their way to my waist pulling the bottom of my shirt up a little so his hands could connect with my bare skin. My hands played with his hair as we kissed. I had caved but this doesn't mean he can still sleep on the floor. My hands made their way to his chest deepening the kiss. Taking a moment to catch a breath, we both looked at each other before he planted another small but strong passionate kiss on my lips. His hands snaked around to the small of my back pulling me down onto him even more, if that were possible. My hands cupped his face kissing him again with even more passion than the last one.
*KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK.*
"Hey Kim I brought you guys some more blankets" Grace said knocking on the door waiting for me to answer. Pulling away from the kiss I dropped my head and shrugged my shoulders before getting off Jack and going to answer the door. Walking out of the room and into the hallway I grabbed the blankets from her and thanked her.
"So how's it going in there?" she asked with her eyebrow raised and a smirk on her face
"Jack won't sleep in the bed. He piled up some blankets on the floor and is trying to sleep there but I told him there was enough room for both of us. So we will see" I said rolling my eyes
"Ok well good luck with that. See you in the morning" she said starting to walk away. But before she left she looked at Jack "Jack sleep in the bed there is plenty of room besides Kim gets lonely by herself. Don't be shy, she doesn't bite" she winked at him then smiled at me leaving. I shut the door behind her turning around and leaning my back against the door. Jack was sitting on the edge of the bed smirking with his eyebrows raised. I bit my lip and half smiled shaking my head. Just then Jack gets up and walks over to me grabbing the blankets and lays them next to the pillows facing me again. Man I thought, the things this boy does to me. He grabs my hand, turns the light off and leads us to the bed. We both get in and he starts flipping through the channels on the tv. Scooting a little closer to him I lay my head on my pillow and close my eyes. Seeing nothing on tv he turns the power off and gets situated under the covers. Even with my eyes closed I could feel him starring at me.
"See told you I would win" I whispered. I felt his arm wrap around my waist as he pulled me closer to him.
"Yeah we'll you were very convincing" he whispered into my ear causing me to blush even though he couldn't see it. He gently kissed me on the lips and said goodnight as we both finally drifted off to sleep.