Chapter 4

New love

Lori

She pushed open the front doors the school. Exposing the late afternoon sun to her cold skin. She adjust her book bag on her shoulder and made her way down the steps, once again, earning looks. It wasn't just guys it was a few girls too. They were giving her nasty looks and she didn't like it.

Back in New York she used to get bullied. She slit her wrist because of it but when her brother got involved, he ended it all. Lori hate any and all types of bullies so at a young age she asked her older brother to teach her to fight. So the older she got the more dangerous. She was even arrested a few times along with her brother because of their fighting and affiliations with a gang.

Lori makes it to the car and sighs when she does. Her remembered that her brother didn't give her the keys like he promised. So she let her body lean against the Corvette. Lori looked down at her black combat boots.

''What it do, girl?''

Lori looked up to meet the voice but, was startled by what she saw.

It was Jerry.

''Nothing, just waiting for my brother...'' she answered.

She could help but stare at his style and looks. He was really good-looking from head to toe.

''So you coming to check my karate out?'' he said with a pop of his collar.

''Uh, yeah I'm just waiting for my brother, so Jerry you always-''

''Hey, dude.''

Lori looked and saw a brunette walk up to them. She recognized him from before but forgot his name. He was cute but he was no Jerry.

''I'm staying after school today to help Kim with the Talent Show, you wanna come?'' He said glancing at Lori.

''Your brother's there I think he's auditioning.''

Lori makes a face and I guess it confuses the guys because they frown at her.

She quickly loses the look and smiles, ''so where is the auditions at?''

Donna

Kim is hiding something.

She thought as she walked to the auditorium for the auditions. Donna and Kim had always been best friends since grade school. They met during a fight on the playground. Their friends were fighting over a boy they both liked and instead of siding with their friends they told them they were being ridiculous.

From that moment on they became the best friends.

Donna opened the doors to the auditorium and walked in towards the stage was black as well as the wall behind it. The seats were red just like any other auditorium. It was a relatively big and good-looking theater. Students and Drama club members were in assorted area. Some practicing others talking to Ms. Matthews. One in particular that caught her eye. She stood by her crush talking and smiling.

Kim?

If she knew anything about Kim, which she did, is that Kim has stage fright. She would barely sing when it was just them two.

She must be here for Drake.

She slowly made her way down to a group of people that she was sure to be fellow club members. They were all talking about the new guy and girl and how they were supposed to be really talented and rich. Donna couldn't help but look over at her best friend and crush. They were obviously flirting.

It didn't make her sad. More like determined.

''Attention everyone.''

The students hushed and looked towards the stage at Ms. Matthews.

''Okay, are all the students who are auditioning signed up? If not the paper is over there on that desk.''

A few students went over to the table while other awaited further instructions. Meanwhile the doors burst open to revealing Jerry and Eddie. They were joking and laughing, obviously having a good time. A few heads turned but people were mostly consumed with there own conversations.

Donna was a bit confused.

Where is Jack?

He said he was going to get Jerry about fifteen minutes ago. She needed him, he's playing guitar for her audition. After about a week of begging he agreed. They spent a lot of time together and she got to know him better. Jack also told her some personal things. Like, that he has feelings for his best friend, Kim.

She wasn't that surprised.

Once he got strumming it was like he was in a therapy session. Everything on the inside just poured out of him, including his darkest secrets.

She walked over to Jerry and Eddie, ''guys where's Jack?''

''He was right... behind us?'' Jerry said with his signature confused face.

She turned to Eddie, who she noticed was a bit thinner.

''Last time I saw him he was still in the hallway with Lori.'' He stated before she could ask.

Jack

It all started with a joke.

The guys thought it was hilarious. Jack and Lori on the other hand were not amused. The guys pace quickened a bit while Jack and Lori were left behind.

''So you you're from New York?'' he asked to prevent a an awkward moment.

''Yeah, but we move around a lot.'' she answered.

''Cool, I've always wanted to visit.''

''It's not all what people think it is, it's a cruel and dangerous... still, though, a great city.''

Jack smiled at her, looking her in her eyes. They were such a pretty blue. She smiled back because after all he was staring. For the first time today he actually looked at her and realized how pretty she was. Lori was wearing really really tight Camo skinny jeans, a black blazer over a white shirt with writing on it. Her hair was med-length, light brown with blonde highlights. He couldn't see what it said because he was to busy getting lost in her eyes.

Her pace slowed to a stop, ''has anyone ever told you that you have the most beautiful eyes?''

He stop along with her, ''yeah... but it sounds better when you say it...''

He didn't know what came over him. Hormones, the moment or her beauty but he was leaning in. She started to as well. Before he knew it they were just inches apart.

''Uh, excuse me?''

Donna

''Uh, excuse me?''

They both pulled away quickly as she interrupted them.

What's going on?

''What's going on?

Just like Kim, Donna said what is on her mind.

Jack's cheeks were bright red, ''we... uh... nothing...''

Lori blushed and moved around the two, ''well I got to get to the auditorium.''

Jack watched her go with a slight smile. While Donna looked at him with disgust.

''Ahem, what about Kim?'' she asked.

''What about her?''

''I thought you liked her. But now it seems like you got another girl to mess around with.''

''Wha-WHAT! I LOVE KI-Kim... it was just-''

''JUST WHAT?!'' she yelled.

''SHE'S FOUND SOMEONE ELSE OKAY!'' He screamed at her.

Donna froze and just stared at him with a confused face. Jack's face was red and he looked like he was about to cry. He looked everywhere but, at her. She was so confused it hurt her brain. Then she thought about Kim for a second and realize two things about her best friend.

One was that Jack looks really cute when he's mad/sad and second, she's not the only one who knows that Kim has a crush on my crush.

''Sorry for yelling... I-I'm still going to do your audition.''

He began to walk away from her and towards the auditorium. Donna couldn't help but feel sorry for Jack. The one thing he thought was his now belongs to someone else.

What are you doing, Kim?

Kim

She watched him walk in the auditorium in a frown. Immediately, Kim knew something was wrong. So, after giving Drake an excuse, she walk through the crowd and met him at the steps of stage.

''Jack, what's up?'' she asked truly concerned.

He stared at her for a moment then put on a fake reassuring smile.

''I'm good, helping Donna with her audition... are you auditioning?''

She was about to call him out on his fake smile but he brought a new topic. Kim was indeed not auditioning, she has stage fright like nobody's business.

''No, you know I can't sing.'' she lied.

Jack saw right through it too.

''Uh, Kim you can't dance but, singing... I think you got a bit of a voice.''

''Thanks? Are you singing with Donna or...?'' she asked.

He was about to answer but he was interrupted.

''Okay, looks like everyone is signed up so we are going to start,'' Ms. Matthews spoke into the mic.

Everyone, including Jerry and Eddie, were paying close attention at the first name that was to be called.

''It looks like Drake Jones is first and I believe he is new so will everyone give him a warm Seaford welcome.''

Everyone clapped and some even cheered. Kim smiled and glanced just in time at the doors which let in Lori. She saw that everyone else was clapping so she clapped herself. Drake ran up to her once he saw her. They had a short and quiet argument. Then they both mad their way to the stage.

Drake had taken off his jacket revealing his tone arms and broad shoulders. He had a tattoo too.

Kim just stared.

Lori was close behind. Then, he whispered briefly to Ms. Matthews, she nodded and handed him the mic. Suddenly Jerry, ran up the stairs passed Jack and Kim. He ran on the stage and up to the D.J set, which was located in the back of the stage. Eddie ran up not to far behind.

''Hey, I'm Drake and this is Lori and we're gonna sing a song.'' Drake said into the mic.

Kim smirked but it turned into a frown when she caught Lori giving Jack a kind of flirty look.

What's up with her?

OMG! JACK STANDS ALONE WAS THE BEST! I loved it! Also I lovin' the love I'm getting for this story. Is it really that good? Oh, Drake and Lori will be singing in the next chapter and I would love for suggestions for their song. Thanks! -aNGEL

P.S-CAN'T WAIT FOR TDF!

Disclaimer: I do not own Kickin' it.