Chapter 14: Hello, My Name is Jack

Kim's POV

"No," He said. "We need to talk."

I started struggling again. "You can't say anything that will make me want to forgive you."

He sighed. "I guess I have no choice."

"What do you mean-"

Jack leaned in and kissed me. I melted, and forgot everything that had happened in the past 24 hours. I got butterflies in my stomach, shocks running through me.

He pulled away. "Kim, please listen."

My knees were a little weak from that kiss, but I crossed my arms and tried to look fierce. "You have exactly one minute."

He sighed in relief. "Kim, a note was left in my locker right before I found out Emma was here in Seaford. It said that if I didn't break up with you, your life would be in danger. I got a similar note right before . . . right before you were nearly killed in the bomb, so I decided not to take any chances." Jack paused, out of breath. "I'm really sorry. I found out it was Emma who planted the note, because she wanted to go out with me."

I stood there in shock. "Emma did all this? Oh, she is so dead!"

Jack smiled. "I would normally agree, but killing her wouldn't do any good. Kim, I think we should start over. Our lives have been very hectic recently, and I'm very sorry." Jack sighed again, then reached out a hand. "Hi, my name is Jack. And your name is?"

I giggled. What? Kimberly Crawford does not giggle! I brushed it aside, and reached out my hand. "Hi, my name is Kimberly, but if you call me anything other than Kim I will kick your butt."

"So, Miss Crawford, would you like to go on a date with me tonight?" He bowed.

I smiled widely. "Certainly, Mr. Brewer." I curtsied, and we looked into each eyes.

Jack's smile grew wider. "Pick you up at six?"

"It's a date."