What is Jack going to do to Liam or will Kim be able to handle it? Will Danny and Jack really be able to get along? What is the real story with Kim's mom?
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Chapter 19: Dinner?
KIM'S POV
I knew that Jack was upset with Liam and honestly, I was too. I didn't want them to fight though. Liam was just going to have to learn boundaries…fast! I loved being in Jack's arms and dancing with him around the floor. I looked up at him and stared into his eyes.
"So it looked like you and my dad were getting along a little better." I said questioningly.
He smiled at me and nodded his head. "Yes, I spoke to your dad and we are good. After that move Liam just did, it turns out that your dad can see my side of things a little better." He said with a smirk.
"Well, I am glad that you two found something to agree on, I guess." I said looking up at him. "I will deal with Liam. Trust me."
He kissed me lightly on the cheek and I felt the blush spread through my face. "You are so gorgeous and I can't wait to see how you deal with him." He said.
"Thank you. I do love complements and he will stop." I said with a giggle as the song ended. "I probably better check on my tables and then I do have a few more songs to sing. I will see you soon." I added as I skipped over to the counter.
I checked on all of my tables quickly and talked to some of the kids from the other school while I got their orders for them. Everyone was having a good time and I didn't want the night to end, but of course it would soon.
I ran up to the stage with Jules and made Claire join us again to sing a few more songs before closing.
"We are going to play you another slow one so hold the one that you love in your arms." I said as the guys started playing. I was doing pretty good to ignore Liam, but he didn't even seem to notice. The girls and I started singing and I looked out at Jack for inspiration.
(All)
Johnny Angel ..
Johnny Angel ..
Johnny Angel ..
Johnny Angel ..
You're an angel to me
(Kim)
Johnny Angel
How I love him
He's got something that I can't resist
But he doesn't even know that I exist
Liam moved up by me while I sang and I just kept singing and didn't really look at him. I walked over to Louis on the keyboard while he played and lightly laid my hand on his shoulder.
(Kim)
Johnny Angel
How I want him
How I tingle when he passes by
Every time he says hello
My heart begins to fly
Girls - I'm in heaven
(Kim)
I get carried away
I dream of him and me
(All)
And how it's gonna be
Girls - Other fellas
(Kim)
Call me out for a date
But I just sit and wait, I'd rather concentrate
I joined the girls and we swayed lightly back and forth while we finished the song. I love watching all of the couples dancing in front of us. I saw several of the kids from the other school and they were all having a great time. I am loving the idea of being here for a while and continuing to get to know more and more people.
(Kim)
On Johnny Angel
'Cause I love him
And I pray that someday he'll love me
And together we will see how lovely heaven will be
Girls - I'm in heaven
(Kim)
I get carried away
I dream of him and me
(All)
And how it's gonna be
Girls - Other fellas
(Kim)
Call me out for a date
But I just sit and wait, I'd rather concentrate
I looked back out to Jack and he smiled at me. This is when I saw Donna go over behind him and try to wrap her arms around his neck. I smiled to myself as I watched Jack remove her arms and push her back into her booth. She glared up at me and I just waved sweetly and continued singing.
(Kim)
On Johnny Angel
'Cause I love him
And I pray that someday he'll love me
And together we will see how lovely heaven will be
(All)
Johnny Angel ..
Johnny Angel ..
Johnny Angel ..
Johnny Angel ..
You're an angel to me*(x2)
We finished the song and took a quick bow before the boys started the next song.
"We wanted to sing a few songs for the men and women serving in our armed forces since Phil has the ladies dressed up for that tonight." Liam said stepping up to the microphone.
They started playing and Julie ran to check on her tables again real quick. I took Liam's guitar from him while he tried to smile at me and I continued to not acknowledge him. I started playing the guitar while he sang and I sang backup with the other guys.
They give us a room
with a view of the beautiful Rhine
They give us a room
with a view of the beautiful Rhine
Gimme a muddy old creek
in Texas any old time
I've got those hup, two, three, four
occupation G.I. Blues
From my G.I. hair to the heels of my G.I. shoes
And if I don't go stateside soon
I'm gonna blow my fuse
Liam was doing a good job and some of the men with Dad actually decided to dance. It was great to see them having a good time. I wish that my dad would find someone to dance with, too.
We get hasenpfeffer
and black pumpernickel for chow
We get hasenpfeffer
and black pumpernickel for chow
I'd blow my next month's pay
for a slice of Texas cow
We'd like to be heroes,
but all we do here is march
We'd like to be heroes,
but all we do here is march
And they don't give the Purple Heart
for a fallen arch
I've got those hup, two, three, four
occupation G.I. Blues
From my G.I. hair to the heels of my G.I. shoes
And if I don't go stateside soon
I'm gonna blow my fuse
I was playing the guitar and Harry was standing next to me while we shared a microphone to sing. We were all having fun, but I was still mad at Liam and was trying to decide the best way to deal with him.
The frauleins are pretty as flowers
But we can't make a pass
The frauleins are pretty as flowers
But we can't make a pass
Cause they're all wearin' signs saying:
"Keepen sie off the grass"
I've got those hup, two, three, four
occupation G.I. Blues
From my G.I. hair to the heels of my G.I. shoes
And if I don't go stateside soon
I'm gonna blow my fuse
We finished the song and I saw my dad and Jack talking again. I have to admit that I really love seeing them get along. It really makes me feel like this is going to work out.
JACK'S POV
"Is there anything that she can't do?" I asked Kim's dad watching her play the guitar.
"Honestly, I didn't even know that she could do most of the things that she can. She is a very special young lady. I have pretty much taught her anything that I could and the rest she has picked up from all of the people that she has met everywhere that we have moved." He replied.
They started playing their last song and Niall was playing a trumpet. The girls were down on the dance floor beside him while he played and I watched as they started tap dancing and singing.
(All)
He was a famous trumpet man from out Chicago way
He had a boogie style that no one else could play
He was the top man at his craft
But then his number came up and he was gone with the draft
He's in the army now a-blowin', reveille
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
They made him blow a bugle for his Uncle Sam
It really brought him down because he couldn't jam
The captain seemed to understand
Because the next day the cap' went out and drafted a band
And now the company jumps when he plays reveille
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
They were really good at it. I have to admit that I was just as mesmerized as the rest of the place.
(All)
A-toot a-toot, a-toot-diddelyada-toot,
He blows it eight-to-the-bar in, boogie rhythm
He can't blow a note unless the bass and guitar is playin' with him
He makes the company jump when he plays reveille
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
(Kim)
He was some boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
And when he plays the boogie woogie bugle he was busy as a "bzzz" bee
And when he plays he makes the company jump eight-to-the-bar
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
Kim danced by Niall for a minute and then one of the officers came over and grabbed her hand to dance. It was the young guy from this morning, Justin, I think. I watched as he swung her around the floor quickly and then picked her up and kicked her legs to both of his sides and then in between his legs before he put her back on her feet.
They were swing dancing together and most of the crowd was just watching and clapping for them. She kept singing the entire time. I might of felt a moment of jealousy, but I quickly let it go because I know without a doubt that Kim's heart belongs to me. Now I am not stupid and I will keep an eye on this guy because he is around her a lot, but I am not going to lose her.
(All to the end)
Toot toot toot-diddelyada Toot-diddelyada, toot-toot, He
blows it eight-to-the-bar He
can't blow a note if the bass and guitar isn't with 'I'm Ha-ha-hand
the company jumps when he plays reveille He's
the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B (Instrumental)
He puts the boys to sleep with boogie every night
And wakes 'em up the same way in the early bright
They clap their hands and stamp their feet
Because they know how he plays when someone gives him a beat
He really breaks it up when he plays reveille
He's boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
Dat-da da-do-do da-dup Dat-da
da-do-do da-dup Dat-da
da-do-do da-dup Dat-da
da-do-do da-dup Ha-ha-hand
the company jumps when he plays reveille
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
"She really is unbelievable sometimes. Isn't she?" Her dad said and I nodded. He started to walk in the direction of the stage as she finished the song. I realized in that moment how much he was right and that I was going to have to work harder to make sure that I don't lose her, but she is worth it.
KIM'S POV
My dad walked up to me and had a smile on his face as I finished dancing with Justin. "I told Jack that it is alright with me if the two of you go steady, but he will have to follow all of my rules, young lady." He said trying to act tough.
I hugged him and smiled up at him. "We will follow all of your rules, Dad. I promise." I agreed.
"Good. Let's start with dinner at the base tomorrow night." He said.
I was slightly shocked, but nodded my head. "I will let Jack know." I replied. "I will see you at the base soon."
"I can wait for you and give you a ride." He said.
"Dad, Jack is giving me a ride home…well, to the base. I will see you there." I said giving him the look that told him not to argue with me.
"Fine, but be careful." He said as he gave me a kiss on the forehead and headed out with his men.
DANNY'S POV
I was walking out of the building as Liam came over to tell me goodbye with a grin on his face. "Goodbye, sir. It was great to see you again." He said.
"You, too. You boys did a wonderful job out there on the field today. I enjoyed your show here, too." I said and his smile grew so I continued. "That is…until you practically forced my daughter to dance with you while you sang to here. Not a smart move, son."
He looked shocked. "I didn't mean to upset you in any way, sir. I was just putting on a show and needed her to dance with me." He scrambled to find the words.
"Oh, I didn't like it, but I wasn't talking about it not being a smart move with me. I was talking about how you just gave Jack a huge lead with my daughter. You see, she has a bit of a temper like her mom and she doesn't like being pushed around. You can see it in her eyes. You are going to have a hard time getting back on her good side now." I explained with a slight laugh as I walked out the door.
I made it to my car and saw Liam rushing over to Kim to try to fix whatever he could. I had to laugh again. I may not be sure about Jack yet, but I knew that Liam was in big trouble.
LIAM'S POV
"Kim, may I talk to you for a minute?" I asked tapping her on the shoulder and when she spun around that is when I saw the look in her eyes that I knew her dad was talking about.
"Yes, Liam." She said coldly.
"I am really sorry about forcing you to stay up on the stage and dance with me. I thought that it would be better if you were up there with me and I didn't think you would stay on your own. I am so sorry. Can you forgive me? It won't happen again." I said rambling now to try to fix this with her. I couldn't bare the thought of her staying mad at me like this.
She looked up at me and I felt like I could melt with one look in those beautiful hazel eyes. "Liam, I like you a lot. You are a great guy most of the time and I want to continue being your friend, but if you try anything like that again…" She moved closer to me and glared into my eyes. I was quite impressed considering she is about a foot and a half shorter than me. "I will hurt you!" She said smiling mischievously at me.
I half smiled back and nodded my head. "I promise that it won't happen again." I told her trying to keep a serious look on my face, but it was hard because she is so cute when she is trying to be tough.
"Liam, I will give you one more chance, but that's all I can do. I don't want you and Jack to fight, but he and I are going steady now and you need to respect that." She said and then she looked at me before continuing. "I know what you are thinking. I may be smaller than you, but I have taken down guys twice your size when I really wanted to. Don't screw this up!"
As I looked down at her, I realized how important she had become to me in the short time I have known her. I didn't want to screw this up and I was going to make sure to find a way to not do that, even if it meant getting along with Jack and just being her friend for now.
"I won't, Kim. I promise." I said as I put my hand lightly on her arm.
I suddenly felt a hand on my shoulder and turned to see Jack staring at me. "Is everything alright over here?" He asked looking over at Kim. I really hate this guy.
JACK'S POV
I moved over to Kim and she smiled at me. Liam and I exchanged glares quickly both making sure that Kim didn't see us. I lightly put my hand on her back and her smile grew. She looked back up at Liam and smiled at him, too.
"Ok, I believe you, but keep your promise." She said to Liam and then she turned to face me. "I have to go get changed. I will be back out in a minute and then we can go." She said as she quickly walked out of the room.
Once she was gone, I looked Liam straight in the eyes and made sure that he knew I was not backing down. "Liam, I know that you settled this with Kim, but you need to stay away from my girl. I am not going to fight you right now because I know that she would not like it, but I am not going to sit back and watch you manhandle her ever again. So keep the promise that you made to her or I won't be so understanding the next time." I said as I walked away from him and went to wait for Kim.
I knew Kim wouldn't be thrilled by me dealing with Liam, but she has to understand that I can't just let these jocks continue to walk all over me and get away with it. I wait outside the room she is changing in and she comes back out in the pink strapless dress that she had on earlier. She hadn't slipped her sweater on yet and I quickly pulled her into my arms trailing kisses along her shoulder.
I felt her shiver in my arms and I love that I have that effect on her. Kim wrapped her arms around my neck and I pulled her closer to me with my arms around her waist. "Are you ready to take me home?" She asked with a smirk.
"What do you think?" I replied as moved my lips up her neck.
"I know that you aren't, but that my dad is expecting me to be at the base soon so we will have to continue this tomorrow." She answered.
I leaned back and looked her in the eyes. "Tomorrow, really?" I asked.
"Yes. You are going to love it. My dad would like you to come to the base to eat dinner with us. I thought that if you didn't have plans, you could just come over right after school and we could do homework together." She said with a smile.
Yikes. Dinner with her dad at the base, this might not be the best idea and there is not anyway I will be able to continue what I am doing right now. I look at her gorgeous eyes and know there is no way I can say no to her. I nod my head. "Dinner? That sounds great." I said.
"Perfect. We better get going." She replies with a glow in her eyes.
I hold her sweater out for her to slip her arms in and wrap my arms around her one more time before we head out. I kiss her on the cheek and she has that perfect blush fill her features. As we walk out of the building, Kim puts her hand in mine and we intertwine our fingers. I pull our hands up to my lips and kiss her hand gently. She smiles at me again and we get on my bike so that I can take her back to the base.
I pull up and she climbs off the bike. I walk up to her and she wraps her arms around my neck. "I will see you tomorrow." She said as she pushes up on her tiptoes and kisses me on the lips.
"I can pick you up, if you want." I offered.
Her face lit up. "That would be great. I will see you in the morning." She said with that amazing smile of hers.
"Bye, Kim." I said as I leaned down to kiss her one more time before I leave.
When our lips touched, I pulled her to me tighter knowing that I didn't want this to end any time soon, but that it would have to. I held her for as long as I could and she even opened her mouth slightly so that our tongues could get tangled up some. I was enjoying every moment of this and I leaned back to look at her.
"Kim, I want to tell you something." I said seriously.
"Okay." She said waiting for me to go on.
"I am falling in love with you. I have never said that to any girl before and I wanted you to know that." I said and before I could say anything else she was on her tiptoes and smashing her lips back into mine.
She pulled back and smiled. "I love you, too Jack." She said and I kissed her once more before I let her go inside.
As she walked away, I thought about all of the things that have changed for me in such a short time. I am in love with Kim and she loves me. I am coming to dinner with her dad tomorrow and I feel okay about it. She definitely has me hooked and I am actually okay with it. I can do this. I can be the leader of my guys and keep people in line at school and still have a girlfriend. I will make this work…for Kim…and for me.