Summary: Jack never admitted it, but Kim was the only girl that held his heart. Now, it was their senior year and he has made a promise to himself that he will somehow get her to fall for him. However, this proves to be a challenge as Ricky Weaver comes back to town as a 'changed boy'.

Oh yay, look who has a new story .. this one I think I'll update more. I've got the whole outline for it already! Hopefully I can stick to my word. Enjoy :)


Chapter One - Second Best


Jack Anderson, 18, walked around the school searching for his best friend, Kim Crawford. Along the way, he was stopped by many girls that had tried to 'woo' him. It was like a routine now. Girls would throw themselves at Jack, and he'd reject them easily. The girls would walk away dejectedly and never know why he turned them down.

Jack had gone through almost four years at Seaford High School without ever having a girlfriend.

Girls were scared to ask why, but they were itching to know the reason behind all the rejections. Was it because they were brunettes? Smart? Dumb? Ugly? Pretty? Rich? Poor?

The list could go on, and none of them would know why.

That is, until, resident popular girl, Donna Tobin finally garnered the guts to ask him.


- Flashback -

"Jack!" Donna called from the other side of the hallway.

Jack quickly turned around, "Yeah?"

Donna stopped right in front of him with a flirty smile planted on her lips, "So ... the new Bobby Wasabi movie came out on Friday. I have yet to see it! Wanna come with me?"

Jack stuffed his hands into his pockets, frowning, "Oh sorry Donna ... I think I'll pass. I sort of already have plans .."

Donna didn't take this rejection to easily, "Okay .. that's it! Anderson, I've been asking you for months now! If you don't like me, just say it. You don't have to be such a dick and avoid me at all costs. All I ever see is you rejecting every girl that musters up the courage to ask you out on a date. Now that I realize it, you're not even worth it. You've faded into the background. Don't worry. Girls won't be draped over you anymore. You're worthless."

A loud gasp filled the air as a crowd of people began to circle the two.

Hurt was written all over Jack's face, "I'm not avoiding you Donna ... or anybody else for that matter. I just have plans a lot. Sorry."

"No, Jack. Having a lot of plans is like 2 weeks of being busy, NOT three years of being busy. Now, I think I speak on everyones' behalf when I ask you - What is there someone else? Someone who you're trying to hide from all of us? Just tell us Jack, we'll back off."

"Donna! Stop being such a cruel bitch!" Everyone's eyes widened as Kim emerged from the sea of people. "Just cause Jack has turned you down, multiple times .. it does not give you the right to bitch at him! Can't you take a hint? HE'S NOT INTERESTED!"

A snicker passed through the crowd like a wave, and Donna flared her nose.

"Last time I checked, Kimberly .. this conversation didn't concern you," She paused and quirked an eyebrow. "Wait a second .."

Kim and Jack looked at each other, obviously confused out of their minds.

"It all makes sense now!" Donna threw her hands up in the air. "You two! I should've seen it coming. No wonder why you guys always protect each other. YOU GUYS ARE SECRETLY DATING, aren't you?"

Everyone's eyes widened once more, including Kim and Jack's.

"What?" Kim exclaimed. "Jack and I? No .. we're best friends! God, why is it so hard for you to believe that Donna? A guy and girl can be best friends without any strings attached!"

Donna let out a sarcastic laugh, "Yeah. Guys and girls can be best friends. But, you two .. please! Everyone can see it, right?"

The crowd let out a unanimous 'yes'.

Jack's forehead crinkled as he stuttered, "You guys are unbelievable. We're best friends."

Donna crossed her arms, "I think it's safe to say everyone agrees with me. Obviously. Whatever ... everyone! Kim and Jack are officially off the market, let's all move on."

Donna squeezed herself through the crowd, a vile look on her face. Soon, the crowd disassembled after her.

- End of Flashback -


He smiled as he saw the Southern belle standing at her locker, stuffing her math textbook in it. Jack quietly walked behind her and slipped his hands over her eyes. On instinct, her hands went on top of his and Jack couldn't stop the smile that reached his lips once more. He always felt that same electricity feeling whenever they connected.

"Guess who?" He tried to change the tone of his voice.

She let out the cutest giggle, "Hmm .. I think I'm going to go with Jack."

Jack drew his hands back, his smile now turning into a huge grin. Kim spun around, their brown eyes connecting. Kim smiled back as she opened her arms for a hug. Jack quickly leaned in, his hands dropping down to the small of her back. Their bodies just fit together, so perfectly ..

Jack drew back and cleared his throat, "Well .. how was math class?"

Kim's nose crinkled as she stuffed some books into her bag, "I guess it was alright. I almost fell asleep .. how was science?"

Jack took Kim's bag from her hands as she closed her locker, "We watched a video. It was boring. I did fall asleep."

Kim smirked, "We are so alike .. well almost."

Jack and Kim walked out of the school, the autumn air immediately surrounding their bodies. Kim shivered slightly as she was just wearing a baggy t-shirt. Jack quickly noticed this and dropped both of their bags on the ground. He zipped open his bag.

"Here take this." He offered his sweater to the blond teenager.

She smiled brightly as she slipped it on, "Thanks Jack. I know I can always count on you."

Jack puffed his chest up as he lifted the bags off the ground, "Of course. I'm your knight in shining armor."

"Right ..." Kim playfully said, while laughing.

Jack put a hand to his chest, "Ouch Kim, that hurt!"

Kim lightly slapped him on the shoulder as they began to walk, "You know I'm just kidding."

Jack pouted and crossed his arms, "I don't know. Are you?"

Kim didn't answer, simply smirking back at the teenage boy. Jack rolled his eyes, typical Kim Crawford style.

They continued to walk in silence to the strip plaza. This was their everyday routine. After school, head to the strip plaza and grab something to eat maybe even finish some homework and once they were done, they would head to the dojo. They hung out everyday, they talked or texted each other every minute. They were best friends, but to everyone else they were soul mates. The only problem was that they didn't see it themselves.

Actually ... Jack saw differently.


- Flashback -

Jack sat in his computer chair, scrolling through a bunch of old pictures of Kim and him. They loved to take photos, especially Kim who owned an old Polaroid camera. They were always doing wacky faces or bizarre photo shoots. But there was one that caught his eye.

It wasn't too old. It was just taken last summer. Kim was facing the camera, a bright smile planted on her plush lips. But, Jack .. he wasn't facing the camera at all. Instead, he was looking at the blond teenager. His lips were attached to her flawless cheek.

Jack smirked to himself as he remembered what happened after the photo was taken.

- Flashback Within A Flashback :) -

Kim's widened as she turned to face the blushing skater, "Jack .. what was that for?"

"U-uh .. nothing. Sorry, it just happened. Promise it won't ever happen again." Jack scratched the back of his ear and looked down to his feet. What a stupid mistake, now Kim probably thought everything was awkward.

Kim let out a little giggle, "No .. I-i-i liked it .. yeah. No, it's cool. I don't mind .. you don't mind either, right?"

Jack looked up with one of his eyebrows propped up, "No of course not. You're seriously cool with that? I mean .. I just don't want things to get awkward with us."

Kim cocked her head to the side, "Awkward? What do you mean?"

Jack's throat became dry. What could he possibly say that wouldn't may things even more obvious than they already were. Just when he was about to respond, Kim leaned in and pressed her glossed lips onto Jack's rosy cheeks.

"Hopefully that wasn't awkward." Kim chewed on her lip.

Jack's lips twitched into a smirk, "Nah .. that just proved that you have a crush on me."

"Ahem, you were the first one to do that." She countered, crossing her arms.

Jack snapped his fingers, "Yeah .. but just now - you didn't deny it. C'mon Kim, admit it. You have a crush on me."

Kim opened her mouth, clearly at a loss for words. But then her lips formed into a smirk, "Whatever helps you sleep at night!"

Before Jack could even respond to that, Kim turned around and booked it.

"Haha sucker!" She teased as she was already half-way down the street. "See you tomorrow!"

Jack let out a chuckle. He didn't feel like chasing tonight. Getting a kiss on the cheek from Kim Crawford was enough for one day.

"See ya!" He yelled back, waving back at her.

- End of Flashback Within A Flashback -

Jack leaned back into his chair. After that moment, he knew in his heart that he was completely and utterly in love with Kimberly Crawford. The only problem was that she didn't seem to be into him like that.

Jack let out a sad sigh and rubbed his forehead.

In the back of his mind, all the negative thoughts swirled around. They continuously told him that Kim would never like him. Kim could get any guy she wanted, why would she go for a skater boy like him? They told him that he should go after other girls, because Kim wasn't worth it.

His heart told him differently though. They kept the hope inside. His heart reminded him of all the times Kim and he ever shared a 'moment'. His heart told him that Kim was worth it and that Kim was the one.

It was a constant battle, but which one would he choose?

"C'mon Jack. This is your senior year," He began to say to himself. "Do EVERYTHING you can to get Kim to fall for you. That will be your only mission this school year. She's your key to happiness."

Jack slapped his hands together. He could do this. If he could overcome his fear of clowns and if he could beat Duke in a board-breaking challenge, he surely can get the blond teenager to fall for him. Right?

However, things are easier said than done.

- End of Flashback -


"Hello?" Kim waved her hand in front of Jack's eyes. "Anybody home?"

Jack blinked furiously, "Huh? What?"

"Uh ... you okay?" Kim asked worriedly.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm fine. What was it you were saying?" Jack adjusted the strap on his shoulder, while lifting up Kim's bag.

Kim shook her head, "I was just wondering where did you want to eat today. Circus Burger? Falafel Phil? Captain Corndog? It's your day to choose."

Jack pursed his lips, "I think I'm good with Falafel Phil."

Kim nodded her head in agreement, "Alright ... are you sure nothing's bothering you? You seemed to be in deep thought."

"Yeah, I'm fine. Don't worry about me." Jack played it off.

Kim smiled, "You're my best friend, of course I worry about you."

Jack faked a smile, "Yeah. Best friend."

Being friend-zoned is the worst thing possible, especially when you are head over heels for your best friend.

Jack breathed in deeply. He still has a year to go. Many more possibilities to come.


Jack and Kim ensued in some debate over a movie as they neared the entrance to Falafel Phil. Jack seemed to be on the losing side of the argument, as always. For Kim, he'd do anything to make her happy.

Kim through her head back as she laughed at something he said, but quickly bumped into a photographer.

The cruddy paparazzi surrounded the whole strip plaza.

The photographer turned around, "Hey! Watch where you're going. Some people are trying to make a living out here!"

Jack stepped in front of Kim, "Calm down dude. We were just passing by."

The photographer snorted, "Good luck getting through this crowd."

"What's going on anyways?" Kim questioned as she put a hand to Jack's arm, calming him down a bit.

"Some famous kid here, I forget his name. But, everyone seems to love him. I'm just here to take pictures." The photographer explained as he rolled his eyes.

Jack's hand clutched onto Kim's as they walked through the crowd that seemed to only get bigger. They finally made it to the front and Jack cursed himself and wished they never came this way.

The boy removed his purple sunglasses and whipped his hair, "Kim?"

Everyone's eyes darted into the direction he was staring in. Even Jack turned to face the girl he was next to, but she merely had a shocked expression on her face.

"Ricky .." Kim said breathlessly as the precious pretty-boy pop star lunged in for a hug.

The bright flashes blinded Jack, who let go of Kim's hand as a way to shield his eyes from all the lights.

But, he managed to feel his heart break into a million pieces as he caught a glimpse of Ricky kiss Kim on the cheek.

"We should've went to Captain Corndog." Jack muttered under his breath as he was pushed into the back of the crowd.


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