The next day, Tommy continued sleeping for most of the day. Stu, Didi, Chuckie and Dil took turns spoon-feeding Tommy broth so that he could keep his strength up.
Kimi rested on her bed, and at one point Lil and Susie came in to check on her.
"Are you feeling any better?" Susie asked.
"A little, except I'm so worried about Tommy." Kimi said, putting down the magazine she was reading.
"Oh I'm sure he's fine, the doctor who bandaged you did say that Tommy should be awake sometime today." Lil said comfortingly.
"Even so...girls, I have to tell you the truth."
"What is it?" Susie asked.
"I...I'm still in love with Tommy. I lied when I said that I liked him for 'a second'. Actually, I've been in love with him all this time, but never admitted it for fear that it would harm our friendship. And then when Chuckie reacted like that back when you all found out that I carved those initials on the basement wall..."
"I had a feeling you still had feelings for him." Lil smirked. "No one has a crush for just 'a second'."
"Wait what?" Susie said, confused.
Kimi and Lil told her the story of the TP and KF incident. Kimi then added that she had mostly 'forgotten' about her feelings for Tommy on purpose back when she first fell in love with him, but the TP and KF incident 'reminded' her.
"Girl this is great! You should tell Tommy the first chance you get!" Susie smiled.
"But what about Chuckie?" Kimi pointed out.
"Don't worry, I'll keep him occupied and convince him that it's a good thing." Lil smiled. "I did have a slight feeling that you two would make a great couple."
"Thanks Lil." Kimi smiled.
Later in the afternoon, Tommy woke up with a slight headache. Chuckie, who was taking his turn to give Tommy broth, found out first.
"Hey Tommy, how are you feeling?" He asked, pulling up a chair to the bed.
"I've felt better." Tommy chuckled. "How's Kimi?"
"Kimi's fine, except for a sprained ankle and worrying about you. Of course she would be worse off if she hadn't saved you after you got knocked out. Everyone else is worried too actually. Do you want me to get them?"
"Not yet, I need to talk to you first."
"What is it?" Chuckie asked.
"You're probably wondering why I attacked that lunatic like that last night."
"Well, I do have to admit it was unlike you." Chuckie agreed.
"It was-it was because of Kimi. Seeing her in danger like that...I just snapped." Tommy admitted. "You see I...I love her."
Chuckie looked surprised, but not angry. Even so Tommy quickly spoke up:
"But if you don't approve I'll back off, I remember how you freaked out during that TP and KF incident so..."
Chuckie raised a hand, smiling.
"No Tommy, actually this is great." He said.
"Really?" Tommy said, surprised.
"Yeah, listen during the TP and KF thing I overreacted big time. Instead of being jealous I should've been happy of the idea. I'm really sorry."
"It's okay, at least it worked out in the end. Wait a minute, 'happy of the idea'?"
"Yeah, you see if any guy is going to end up with Kimi, it should be you. You're the best guy for her. Plus, I wouldn't mind having you for a brother-in-law." Chuckie grinned.
Tommy, annoyed and amused, took the extra pillow off his bed and flung it at Chuckie.
"Hey watch the glasses!" Chuckie laughed.
"Well watch what you say, come on Chuck we're not even in high school yet." Tommy chuckled back.
"Still, the way we've gotten along together...remember back when we believed Angelica's ridiculous story about family trees and thought that we came from the same tree?" Chuckie chuckled.
"Yeah, though it was understandable that we believed her. We still had a lot to learn about expressions and such back then."
"True." Chuckie nodded. "So, anyway, you should tell Kimi your feelings when you're ready. I think she might've lied back when she said that she only liked you for 'a second'...I've learned that if she says things whenever she's annoyed or angry she usually doesn't mean them."
"Okay, when I'm feeling better and the two of us are alone I'll tell her. You can bring everyone else in now."
Chuckie did. Stu, Didi, Dil, and Kimi were very relieved to see him awake. So were the others, but not as much comparatively speaking.
"Bro it was awesome how you saved Kimi, you must've been like an action hero!" Dil smiled.
"Nah, just a good friend who didn't want to see her hurt." Tommy chuckled.
"We are proud of you for saving Kimi, but please be more careful next time." Didi added.
"Come on Deed, Tommy did a selfless thing back there let's not scold him for it." Stu said.
"Stu is right, Kira and I really owe you for saving Kimi's life." Chaz agreed.
"Same here." Kimi said.
"You? Nah, Chuckie told me you saved me after I got knocked out. We're even." Tommy smiled.
The others expressed their praise for Tommy's actions. They hung out with Tommy for a while, talking about what to do next. They first decided to stay until Tommy was better. However, Angelica then mentioned about a dance that she wanted to participate in. Even though it was taking place about a couple of days later everyone agreed.