I have been having some writers block lately….I'm thinking about ending the story soon so if anyone has any ideas on how to do that I am open to all suggestions! I was thinking about doing like a 10 years later thing I don't know.

Chapter 11: Normal?

Jacks POV

I walked into school the next day and quickly took my seat in first period, trying to avoid anyone who may start asking questions. Ever since everything with Kim it's like I am some sort of celebrity! I mean I know she's beautiful and ever since her accident people have been worried, but I get tired of it. Especially today, I didn't need to deal with this. It was the day my dad had left us six years ago and I didn't need crap from anyone.

I lifted my head slightly and saw everyone staring at me.

"Great…" I muttered, laying my head down on my desk and hoping they would get the hint. I heard some girls snicker from the back of the room and I peeked through my hoodie just in time to see Kim walk into first period and sit down next to me.

"Hey," she whispered; even though her voice was steady I could tell she was struggling to maintain her calm composure. She touched my hand gently and I grabbed her hand and intertwined it with mine.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, confused because she wasn't supposed to be back for at least another week.

"You need me today." She said and I smiled because knowing she remembered that would get me through the day. I was about to ask her how she was doing when Lindsey and a group of her cheerleader friends walked by us.

"Skank," Lindsey coughed, the rest of her minions laughing as they walked to the opposite side of the class.

"Lindsey!" I called after her for some reason not being able to let this go today.

"Yes Jack?" She asked batting her eyelashes as if she was actually attractive. I felt Kim put her hand on my arm and try to pull me back down in my seat, but I shook her off.

"The only person, who is a skank here, is you." I heard her gasp and her face flushing red as she quickly took her seat, her friends crowding around her. I turned around to face Kim only to find a very angry Mr. Squires looking at me.

"Principal. Now." He said in a commanding tone, pointing towards the office. I clenched my fist in order not to say anything that would get me in anymore trouble. Kim shot me a sympathetic look as I exited the classroom, praying that she wouldn't be mad at me for ignoring her earlier.

"Jack Brewer," I told my name to the secretary working today and she directed to me over to some uncomfortable chairs in the corner. I closed my eyes and impatiently tapped my foot against the carpet knowing my mom was going to kill me for disrespecting Lindsey.

"Jack?" I heard the familiar voice of Principal Funderburk cut through the small office. I just stood up without any prompting just wanting to get this over with and return to Kim as quickly as possible.

"Yes, sir." I said as I following him back into his office. He pointed to one of the two seats in front of his desk; I took the one on the right just in case I needed to escape quickly at any moment.

"Now Jack I know you know the rules, there's a no tolerance policy for bullying. I also know you wouldn't do something like this for any reason, so why don't you tell me your side of the story." I was lucky Principal Funderburk liked me; if it had been Jerry again he would be suspended so fast it would make his head spin.

"Well Kim and I were sitting in first period when Lindsey and her little clique walked by and she called Kim a skank! I mean Kim's my girlfriend no one's allowed to talk to her like that!" I almost screamed that last part, but I kept a calm tone throughout. Principal Funderburk smiled and I could tell he was getting ready to let me off the hook.

"Jack, I know I'm not supposed to do this, but I'm going to let you off with a warning this time okay?" I sighed a sigh of relief and was happy that I wasn't going to get in trouble.

"Of course sir! Thank you so much!" I stood up and shook his hand, turning to leave when he started to speak again.

"Jack?" He waited until I turned around. "You did the right thing." He said smiling at me. I nodded at him, smiling back before leaving his office.

I raced through the hallways trying to think about which classes we had today before realizing that Kim had lunch. I walked into the cafeteria only to be met with more stares and whispers. I walked over to my usual lunch table where Milton, Eddie and Jerry were sitting in an oddly uncomfortable silence.

"Where's Kim?" I asked, almost scared to hear the answer. No one answered me for a long time and when someone finally did speak it was Jerry.

"Uhhhh….Uhhhhh…she left." He squeaked turning to look the other way. I stared at Milton waiting for him to explain, I could tell he was trying not to tell me, but he eventually gave up.

"She left during first period." Milton said tightly.

"Why?" I ground out; angry I had agreed to do what Mr. Squires said.

"I don't know all I know is that she was talking to Lindsey and she got really upset and stormed out." Milton said and I knew he was telling the truth.

"LINDSEY?! That girl is so dead! I am going to find Kim RIGHT NOW!" I turned, walking towards the door.

"Jack. Don't" It was Eddie who spoke this time, looking down at the ground and nervously shifting his feet.

"Why…?" I asked nervously, walking back to the table slowly. Milton and Jerry looked at Eddie making it obvious that they weren't going to be the ones to explain.

"She said it's over." Eddie said slowly. They all watched me carefully for my reaction, waiting for me to explode.

I collapsed into the seat and waited, just waited for the pain to hit me, but it never did. After ten minutes of awkward silence I lifted my head and slowly everything returned to normal.

I realize I am going to get a lot of hate for this chapter! I promise that I will update soon and this won't be the end! As always any ideas you have would be GREATLY appreciated! Sorry for the cliff hanger! xxx