Tommy drove home in a fit of anger. Why is everyone being so pushy? He did not want to think about the past. All he wanted to do was just concentrate on his job- nothing more and nothing less. Who am I kidding? Even though he didn't really care who was moving back into town a part of him actually did want to know. That way he could know what to expect and whether or not to avoid them. Oh well, he was pretty sure that nothing could possibly spoil his stay in Angel Grove right now. Years had past and most people in the city wouldn't recognize him anyway, especially since he had chopped all of his hair off.

A few minutes later, Tommy was pulling up into his driveway. What a day, he thought as he got out of his jeep. Before he could reach the doorstep to his condo, someone called out his name. Oh gee... It was Cassidy. Tommy rolled his eyes and let out a sigh. What did she want now? She had already lied to him once so he was in no mood for anymore of her girly tricks. "Look Cassidy, I am not in the mood to play games with you."

"I know, I know," she stammered, "but I just need to talk with you. I mean, don't you want to know…" But Tommy cut her off immediately.

"Cassidy, I am not interested in you. You are a student and I just don't think…"

"WHAT??!?! You think that I…?" she exclaimed, clearly disgusted with his comment.

"Well, I mean, I don't know exactly why you were lying to me but I just assumed it was teenage hormones and if that's the case…"

"You don't believe me do you?" she said softly.

"Well, I believe that some people will do or say anything for attention," he said shortly. Then he added, "Even for a good story." Cassidy stared at him in shock, mouth wide open. She frowned slightly, looking furious. "Well, Cassidy, I think you should go home now. I'm tired, it's getting late, and there's nothing more to say."

"You know Tommy, I had heard from…said persons that you were generally a nice guy, but I beg to differ now."

"What? So I'm a bad guy because I called you out on a lie?" Tommy laughed. "Wow. Your values and priorities are all screwed up sweetheart."

"Tommy, please listen to me. I know what I said may have come out as…I don't know, but I was not just trying to get your attention. Well, I was," she winced, "but that's not the point. I'm not trying to get a news story. I just want to know some things."

"There isn't anything to know," he said coldly. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to be going now."

"Guess I'll just have to make you listen to me," she snapped. Tommy laughed as he started to unlock the door to his condo.

"Really, well you do that then. Have fun talking to my house."

"Tommy…TOMMY!" she screamed.

"Go away," he said coolly. The key turned and he opened his door. "Have a nice night," he grinned.

"I bet a name like Kimberly Hart rings a bell," she mumbled. Tommy stood there with his back to her. He was still standing there when Cassidy walked off seconds later.

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Kimberly Hart, a name Tommy had not heard or mentioned in almost 12 years. The thought of Kimberly did nothing but bring about mixed feelings. When he first moved to Angel Grove 16 years ago, he didn't know anyone. He had to leave his ex-girlfriend Maria behind in Nevada. He knew that long distance relationships never worked out and although he had cared for her deeply, he knew that they were both too young to be in love. He started Angel Grove high school a day later than the rest of the students. His parents had signed him up for the Angel Grove martial arts competition on the second day. They thought that it would be a good way to meet new people and get used to the way things were done at Angel Grove High. They were right of course. His first martial arts competition in Angel Grove proved to be a successful one. He easily defeated his first couple of opponents without breaking much of a sweat. During his final round, he had to face the best Angel Grove had to offer and his name was Jason. Jason Lee Scott.

He found out pretty quickly why Jason was the man. They went head to head for four straight rounds and ended up tying in the final round. He did not win, but he didn't lose either. After their fight, Jason approached him along with his entourage of friends and shook his hand. That's when he first saw Kimberly and was immediately taken by her beauty. She was so beautiful that he was sure she was just a dream. They shook hands and left. Yep, that was a very good day. He now knew that there was at least one nice guy around who shared his favorite interest and then…he knew there was a beauty to rare to be true. Tommy went home that very night actually excited to be starting at a new school.

He could recall getting to the school fairly early the next day, wandering the halls trying to locate all of his classes. It was there that he formally met Kimberly. She was standing at her locker gathering her books for her next class when two goons who called themselves Bulk and Skull were harassing her for a date. He stood and watched them for a moment before scaring them off with a few karate moves. She looked at him and smiled, thanking him for helping her out. She extended their hand and introduced herself as Kimberly. He almost didn't catch her name because he was lost in her pretty eyes. After that though, everything else seemed a little bit hazy and the stuff that he did remember, he wanted to forget. Tommy flung his keys over his kitchen counter and sat down in his olive green recliner. How did she know about Kimberly?

AN: The history lesson was for those who didn't know. Review.