Hotel Él Ángel - Room 820
Thursday, June 3, 2004
6:23am
Both Tommy and Kimberly were deep in sleep when the hotel phone started to ring. There is nothing more annoying than being woken up early when you are exhausted. Not opening her eyes, Kimberly tossed and turned a few times in bed and reached out her left hand to slap what she thought was an alarm clock. When the timing continued, she finally opened her eyes and took in her surroundings. She blinked hard as things started to become clear. She looked to her right and she saw a door leading into a bathroom. She looked to her right, and she could faintly see pieces of the ocean through the sheer curtains. Last night was a bit hazy for her. She remembered most of it, but the last thing she remembered was coming back to the hotel with Tommy after a night of drinking. Yesterday had been a long day and she was just now realizing that she was no longer in her warm bed in New York. Instead, she was in a beautiful room with her ex boyfriend and she was very cold. Why was she very cold? She slowly lifted up the covers and tilted her head to realize that she wasn't wearing much clothes. She quickly brought the covers down and shut her eyes. What happened last night? She and Tommy had a lot to drink but she... She wouldn't! No, No, No this is not happening. She took deep breaths as she tried to concentrate and started to think back to yesterday's events. She and Tommy came back and.. Nothing happened. They each went to bed and she was too lazy to change. She let out a huge sigh of relief. After numerous rings, Kimberly finally adjusted herself and turned over to pick up the phone.
"...hello.."
"Jesus, Kim, I thought something happened to you because you weren't answering the phone."
"I'm sorry, Trini, but normal people sleep at 6am"
"Yeah, yeah, so, we're finishing packing up right now and we were gonna head out in a bit. We were able to get an early check in time and we were wondering if you and Tommy wanted to get some breakfast at the hotel restaurant?"
"I am so tired, Trini, I don't even know if I have the energy to get up."
"Come on, I haven't seen you in forever. Plus, everyone is going to be there. It will be around 8 anyway because we still have to make the drive up there. Pretty please."
"Define everyone"
"Ugh, you know, my in laws, your future in laws," she said with a chuckle, "your mom, Aisha, Billy, Zack, Rocky, Katherine, Adam, us.. Am I forgetting anyone? I think the wedding planner is gonna stop by. So, you see, you have to come. You just have to take the elevator."
"Alright, alright, alright, we'll go just please stop talking. I have a major hangover and I'm just not feeling it right now. We went out to the bar last night and I'm just now realizing that it was a huge mistake. We'll be there"
"Oooh, were you trying to get Tommy drunk?" She said followed by a laugh
"Shut up"
Trini let out a chuckle at Kimberly's reply.
"Alright, I'll see you at 8"
"Okay, bye" Kimberly said as she put the phone back on the base. She rolled over on the bed and tried to get herself comfortable again.
At the same time, Tommy stretched his arms over his head. He slept pretty comfortably for having been on the couch all night. He was awoken by Kimberly on the phone just a while earlier.
"Everyone okay?" Tommy asked half asleep
"Mmm, yeah, Trini was wondering if we wanted to go grab some breakfast with them around 8. I'm exhausted but I guess everyone is gonna be there."
"Yeah, I think I can go for some breakfast in a bit."
"Good because I already told her we would." She said with a chuckle
"Never can say no to her, can you?" He smiled
"Have I ever?"
7:30am
Tommy sat on the couch drinking his freshly brewed coffee and watching the morning news. He started to become impatient when she started going back to the bathroom to change outfits.
"Kim, come on, you look beautiful," he yelled from the chair
"I'm ready, I'm just putting on my shoes. Can you pour me some coffee?"
"Yes, your royal highness," he said as he got up to pour her a cup
"Alright, let's go." She said as she stepped out of the bathroom. She walked behind Tommy to get her purse from the counter. At that same moment, Tommy turned around and accidentally spilled some of the freshly poured coffee on Kimberly's new outfit!
"Ahh! Oh my god!" She screamed.
He quickly grabbed a bunch of napkins and started to dab her chest. Luckily she didn't get burned from the coffee.
She ran to the bathroom and began to blot the stain on the dress in hopes of removing it. With no luck, she knew she had to quickly change. She reached behind herself and tried to pull the zipper down with no such luck. After numerous attempts, she asked Tommy for some help.
"Tommy!"
"What?!"
"Can you help me unzip my dress?"
"Yup, be right there."
Tommy met her just outside the bathroom and began to play with the zipper. Kimberly pulled her hair to the side as she waited for him to unzip her dress. He tried to zip it down a few times but realized it was stuck. He made a few more attempts and finally got it unstuck. He slowly zipped it down as he got whiffs of her perfume. The thin straps of her dress falling to the side as he slowly ran his hand on her shoulder. Kimberly closed her eyes at his touch. Slowly turning her head to face him. They each leaned into each other for a kiss as they came inches apart. Tommy looking at Kimberly's lips as he sought permission.
Their almost kiss was interrupted at the sound of the phone ringing. Quickly breaking apart.
"Um, I better get that." Kimberly said, "Thanks for the help."
"Yup, no problem," Tommy replied as he went back to the couch. Both dying inside at what just almost happened. Neither one mentioning what almost happened again.
Kimberly let out a huge sigh and answered the phone
"Hello."
"Kim, it's Trini. We're gonna be there in 15. Go get us a table.
"Alright, Tri, table for 16?"
"17. The wedding planner is joining us too."
"Got it. See you soon."
Hotel Él Ángel
The Grove Restaurant
7:48am
"Good Morning, my name is Blake, party of two?" The young host with sandy blonde hair asked
"Hi, no, it's actually a rather large gathering. It's going to be for 16." Tommy answered
"17" Kimberly corrected
"17? Why so many? Did I forget someone?"
"Yes, the wedding planner is going to be joining us. She wanted to go over this weekend's itinerary"
"Alright then, it's gonna be 17, man" Tommy said to the waiter
"Okay, I got you written down. We're actually pretty empty this morning, so it won't be long. We're just gonna get the tables set up and I'll call you back shortly. May I have a name?"
"Hart, Kimberly Hart." She said with a smile.
"I have you written down, Miss Hart." He said as he returned the smile and got a waiters help setting up the tables.
Tommy stood straight and looked at Kimberly with a raised brow
"What?" She asked when she noticed him staring at her
"Hart, Kimberly Hart." He said in a high pitched voice as he brought up his hands in a clasp under his chin and looked up to the ceiling.
"Are you making fun of me?" She said as she playfully shoved him
"Yes, I am," he answered honestly, "you can do better than that... 4..," he said as he tilted his hand side to side
"Oh, you want to play the number game? Then, Jill was a total 2."
"Nah, a solid 7." Tommy said
"Are you guys trying to guess how many more times Tommy is gonna get back in his suit?" Jason said with a laugh
"Hey guys," both Tommy and Kimberly said as they went to go hug Jason, Trini, and Allison
"Where's the rest of the motley crew?" Kimberly asked
"Trying to find parking and my parents are checking out the venue with the wedding planner. They said to order without them and that they will join us shortly."
"Look, it's the future Mr. and Mrs." Katherine yelled as she started walking towards the small group with Billy and Zack
They all exchanged quick hugs
"The party has finally arrived," Zack said as he did a small spin
"That is most definitely the last time we let Zack drive us anywhere." Billy said
"What are you talking about, man? I got y'all here safe and sound." Zack answered
"If you cut me off again, Zachary, I'm gonna slap you silly." Frank Oliver said as he walked towards the group with Janice to his side and waving his finger at Zack.
"Aw, Mr. O was that you?" Zack asked
"Yes, you almost ran me off the road."
"I'm sorry, Mr. O, I didn't mean to."
Everyone was laughing at Zack getting lectured by Tommy's dad. They were soon joined by Aisha, Adam, Rocky, and Kimberly's mother.
Not long after, they were shown to their table. Almost everyone took their seats but Frank pulled Tommy right outside the double doors of the restaurant and took the steps of the the covered patio to the grass covered lawn.
"What's wrong, Dad? Why did you need to talk to me?"
"Well, I have something for you. Not you exactly, but I have something I want to give to you, so you can give to Kimberly." Frank answered
"Alright, what is it?"
"It's this," he said as pulled out a gorgeous, vintage, white gold, 3 carat, solitary, Cushion cut ring. "This was my mothers and she had a wonderful 60 year marriage. This was also the same ring that I used to propose to your mother with. You know, until she wanted that upgrade at 25 years. Anyway, here we are at 35 years and we are still as happy as ever. I want you to give this to Kimberly."
Tommy was speechless. This was way too much.
"Wow, I don't even know what to say. Dad, I can't accept this."
"Sure you can, just take the ring."
"No, I'm sorry, I can't. This is a lot, I just.. Don't you want to keep it?"
"What the hell am I gonna use it for? Just take the ring."
"Dad, I-"
"Take the ring or people are gonna think I'm proposing to you." Frank said as he started looking around.
Tommy slowly took the ring from his fathers hands.
"Alright, let's go back inside. I'm starving." Frank said as he walked back to the restaurant.
Tommy stayed back staring at the ring. Had this whole thing gone too far? He was very grateful and if this was a real engagement then he would not have hesitated to take the ring but somehow this just felt like too much.
Finally joining the table, Tommy quickly asked Kimberly to step outside to the green lawn for a minute.
"Okay, I know this is going to sound crazy, but I have a ring I want to give you." Tommy said as he pulled out the ring from his pocket
Kimberly's eyes sparkled when she saw the ring. Say what you want but she was still a girl and all girls love diamonds.
"It's beautiful! When did you manage to get that?" She asked
"My dad gave it to me just now. It was my grandmothers and he wants you to have it."
"What? No, no, no, I am not wearing your grandmother's gorgeous ring," she protested
"You don't have a choice. Just please put it on. It will make my father very happy," Tommy said
"Ugh, Tommy, I don't know about this"
"Just.. For my dad?"
"Fine, fine, but this is as far as I'm going. You're crazy if you think I'm going to actually marry you and I am not putting it on myself. so.." She said as she put her left hand out
"Stop being a girl, Hart. Put it on."
"You have your conditions and I have mine." She said as she shook her left hand to gesture him to put it on
"Ugh, fine" he said as he fumbled with the ring and accidentally dropped it
"Way to go, Tommy, now you dropped it" Kimberly said as she started to bend down to pick it up
"I got it, I got it," Tommy said as he put up a hand to stop her from bending down.
He got down on one knee to pick up the ring and gently placed it on her left ring finger.
"Happy?" He said sarcastically as he stood up
"Very," Kimberly answered with a huge smile as she wiggled her fingers. "It sparkles beautifully in the sun"
"Alright, let's go inside." Tommy said as he guided her with his hand on her back
Meanwhile..
"Where are Tommy and Kimberly running off to?" Aisha asked as she looked up from her menu
"I think Tommy is about to give Kimberly my mothers ring," Frank answered with a smile
Aisha, Trini, Jason, Zack, Adam, Billy, Katherine, and Rocky all looked at each other and ran to the window that overlooked the lawn.
"Oh my god, he's gonna do it." Aisha said
Everyone gasped with glee when they saw Tommy pull out the ring
"My man is gonna do it, he's gonna propose," Zack said with his face right up against the window
"You can do it, Tommy" Adam said to no one in particular
All the girls screamed when they saw Tommy getting down on one knee
"Aww, he's down on one knee and everything. That is so romantic." Katherine said
"Oh yeah, very," Trini said with sarcasm in her voice
"Oh my god, they're coming back," Rocky screamed
Everyone scattered like rats and ran back to their seats when they saw Tommy and Kimberly walking back to the restaurant.
Kimberly and Tommy sat back down to their seats and started going over their menus. Everyone stealing glances at her beautiful engagement.
Everyone ordered their breakfast and had casual conversations while waiting for their order to arrive. They planned on waiting for Mr. And Mrs. Scott but apparently last minute details ran a little long.
Each enjoyed the breakfast they ordered and headed out to the lounge near the lobby while they waited for Eli and Elise to join them.
Zack quickly excusing himself as he went to the restroom.
Lounge
9:10am
"Hey everyone, sorry we took so long but the meeting ran a little late," Elise Scott said as she walked to the crowd gathered in the lounge.
"No, I'm sorry, entirely my fault. I completely forgot the venue had an early appointment today," the voice came from a petite brunette with deep blue eyes.
Tommy noticed her right away. It couldn't be her, could it? It's been so long, but he was sure it was his old college fling, Holli Becket.
"Sorry, everyone, this is Holli. She is the most amazing wedding planner and I would be utterly lost without her." Mrs. Scott said
It was her. Wow, she still looked amazing. Eight or nine years ago, Tommy was a sophomore at UCLA and Holli was a simple freshman. They met at a fraternity party that Tommy was pledging in. One thing led to another and well, let's just say neither one of them slept that night. They didn't date each other or become anything serious. A couple of hook ups every now and then when one or the other was lonely. Still, almost 10 years later, Holli was still as attractive as ever. He had mentioned his rendezvous with Holli a few times to the gang, but none had ever met her.
"Hi, everyone, I'm so excited to get to know all of you. I will go over all the plans for the bridesmaids and groomsmen at the rehearsal dinner on Saturday." Holli said to the crowd. Just then she noticed a pair of eyes pinned to her. She focused her attention to the gentleman and smiled. Could it be?
Everyone went back to their casual conversations as they waited for check in at 9:30.
Tommy excused himself from the conversation he was having with Rocky and Adam and headed over to the brunette.
"Holli Becket," Tommy said with a smile, "I didn't know you became a wedding planner."
"Yeah, well, I needed a change and I love weddings," she said as she leaned in for a hug
"Last I heard you were doing photography," Tommy said
"Yeah, and you were studying dinosaurs. How did that turn out?" She questioned
"Marketing"
"Ahh, so you see I'm not the only one that changed their plans after college"
"I hope I'm not being too forward, but I have to say that you still look amazing."
"Thank you, you don't look so bad yourself. Love the haircut by the way. I think it suits you better" she said as she playfully ran a hand behind his neck.
On the other side of the lounge
"Hey, how does Tommy know the wedding planner?" Aisha asked Kimberly, "they sure do look friendly"
"I'm not sure who that is. She said her name was Holli, but I don't remember him mentioning a Holli before" she answered
"I think that's hottie Holli," Adam answered
"Hottie Holli?" Trini asked
"You mean Holli with the slamming body?" Jason asked "that's her? I always wondered what she looked like"
"Oh, that's right! That's Holli with an 'I'" Kim chimed in
"With an 'eye'? She seems to have two" Rocky added
"Not with an 'eye', dork. With an'I'", Kimberly corrected
"Ugh, I hate girls with names that end in 'I' they are all so slutty," Aisha said
"Ahem, excuse me?" Trini scoffed
"You're the exception, not the rule, girl"
"Either way, that Holli chick is making herself really comfortable around Tommy," Billy said
"Whatever, she can do whatever she wants because our girl over here has the ring! Plus, we all know that Tommy would never be unfaithful." Katherine said
"Um, yeah" Kimberly said. She watched Tommy and Holli being extremely flirtatious. It didn't bother her. At least, that's what she forced herself to believe. When Holli touched the back of Tommy's neck, Kimberly subconsciously made a fist. She quickly unclenched before anyone noticed.
"So, Tommy, why don't we exchange room numbers and we can catch up in private."
"Let's catch up for lunch. Unless you're busy with wedding planning"
"I'm actually completely free today."
"Awesome, my room number is 820"
"You have the honeymoon suite? I bet that has an amazing view. Maybe you can show it to be later," she said flirtatiously
"Definitely"
"Yo, Tommy, just wanted to congratulate you again!" Zack said as he placed his arm around Tommy's neck
"Mm thanks, man"
"Congratulate? Tommy what's the occasion?" She said with joy
"On his engagement! I'm sorry, I didn't introduce myself. I'm Zack Taylor and you are?" He said as he put his hand out for a shake
"I'm the wedding planner, Holli Becket"
"Hottie Holli?" He said under his breath
"Excuse me?"
"Oh, nothing. Sorry, ma'am. I'll just leave you two." Zack said as he ran back to the rest of the gang
"Um, so you're getting married? Well, congratulations sure are in order. If you need a wedding planner then you can get my number from Mr. and Mrs. Scott. Anyway, I think I should go check in. I'll see you Saturday for the rehearsal," she said as she started for the lobby
"Wait, wait, wait, it's not what you think. Meet me for lunch and I'll explain everything."
"I don't know, I respect all commitments. That's why I became a wedding planner in the first place."
"I swear, it's not what you think. Just meet me, please"
"Alright, but you better not be lying to me. I'm gonna go check in, though. I'll see you at 1?"
"One it is."
And with a flick of her hair, she was gone.
Room 820
1:54pm
"So, let me get this straight, he's meeting her for lunch?" Trini said as she tapped her chin with her finger
"Yes" Kimberly answered as she took a spoonful of ice cream straight from the bucket into her mouth
"And he told his parents he was where, exactly?"
"He told them he was going to meet her to go over potential wedding plans"
"Uh-huh, and you're cool with this?"
"Yes"
"And you're not jealous?"
"Right"
"You don't care that they are going to be in her hotel room? Alone?"
"I don't care. Tommy can do whatever and whoever he wants." She said with her mouth half full
"Really, now? You just told me earlier that you were loving Tommy getting jealous last night"
"Ugh, it was no big deal."
"You know, Kim, I somehow just don't believe you."
"Well, believe me, Trini, because I don't care what he does. Tommy and I are not a couple, and we haven't been for years. I haven't been fawning over him, and he hasn't been fawning over me. Why can't you understand that?"
Trini stood up and started pacing the room. Stealing bites of the ice cream Kimberly was currently devouring
"Exhibit 1: Brady Hadley, he was hot, smart, and super rich. You dumped him after 2 months of dating. Why?"
"He didn't have any personality"
"Oh, really? Did you say that or did Tommy say that?"
"Well, I noticed once Tommy mentioned it."
"Mm-hmm, exhibit 2: Richard Addams, he was Mr. Personality. He was the funniest guy I had ever met and he was so social. Something you have a lot in common with. You broke up with him 4 months into dating him. Why?"
"He was really nice, but he was... He was short, Tri"
"Wow, Kimberly Hart is shallow. I did not know that. He was only 2 inches shorter than Tommy. What's the real reason?"
"That was it and.. Well, Tommy said that we weren't a good match."
"So peculiar. I wonder if he said that because maybe he thinks he's the perfect match for you. Maybe? Just a thought. Alright, moving on to exhibit 3: Liam Kennedy, he was hot, funny, tall, and just the biggest sweetheart all around. Why did you break up with him?"
"I don't know, we just didn't have any chemistry. Trini, I get your point, but what does all of this have to do with Tommy?"
"It means that you never give any guy a chance. No one can ever match up if it isn't Tommy. You may say that you aren't still hung up on him but your subconscious is saying otherwise. You even turned down the job to relocate back to California for him."
"First of all, you're nuts. Second of all, I didn't turn it down. I just haven't made up my mind as to what I want to do yet. I have to give Mr. Mathews an answer at the end of the week. I wanted to talk it over with Tommy first because he's my roommate and it effects us both."
"And because you're secretly in love with him."
"I am not!"
"Okay then, so if he hooks up with Holli, you're not gonna care?"
Kimberly let out a huge sigh and took another stab at the ice cream with her spoon
"I would not care. Besides its just lunch. He wouldn't hook up with another girl while everyone thinks he's engaged to me. It's just a quick lunch and then we were gonna have dinner with his folks."
"Whatever you say, Kim. Just know that you can always have dinner with me and the kiddo. Jason is gonna be out with the guys tonight. Or better yet, have a spa day. Take a nice bath and just relax.
"Trini, I'm fine. Tommy and I are fine.
Holli Beckets hotel room
Room 531
7:46pm
Tommy and Holli threw their heads back on the pillow. Sweat dripping down their heads. Both trying to calm their rapid beating hearts and their heavy panting.
"God, Tommy, you sure do know what you're doing" Holli said as she wiped the sweat from her forehead
"Thanks.. It's been.. A while since we last.. saw each other. I've had some time to master.. my technique." He said as he tried to catch his breath
"I think we should do this again and soon," she said as she brought the covers over her chest.
"Yeah, we should," he said. Although this was very fun for him, a part of him couldn't help but feel a little bit guilty. He was just saying what she wanted to hear but there was no doubt in his mind that he didn't want to do this again. He thought about how he would have felt if he had heard Kimberly had hooked up with someone.
"Won't your 'fiancé' get upset?" Holly asked as she put up air quotes
"Kim is super cool, but Let's just keep this between us though. I don't want this to accidentally slip out and have my parents find out."
"You got it," she said with laugh
"Thanks, do you happen to have the time?"
Holli turned her head to look at the alarm clock on the nightstand, "it's nearly 8. We've been here all day."
"Damn I better get going. Didn't realize how long I had been"
guess time flies when you're having fun," she said
"I guess so"
"Do you have to go?"
"I don't have to, but I think I should get back. I don't think I can be having a "meeting" with you for 7 hours." He chuckled, "Kim is going to kill me, though. We were supposed to have dinner with my parents at 6."
"Just tell her the truth. You were having a good time," she said with a wink, "Tommy, I just want you to remember that what just happened isn't a serious thing. We're friends with benefits and that's it. I don't expect anything out of you. I also understand that we both have to act natural when we are around your family. I'm the wedding planner, remember. I have to be professional. You also have your commitments."
"I know what this is and I don't expect anything out of you either. It was just some fun during this wedding weekend."
"Alright, glad we cleared that up. You better get going. I'm sure everyone misses you." Holli said as she sat up on the bed.
"I'll see you tomorrow?" he asked
"Yes, you will," she said as she kissed his cheek, "and the next day," as she kissed his neck, "and the next day," as she kissed his lips.
"I have to go," he said as he gently pushed her away
"go but call me to set up another 'meeting' tomorrow. I have some things to take care of but it shouldn't take long."
"Sounds good to me," he said as he gave her a kiss on the cheek goodbye and walked out the door.
Room 820
7:57pm
After being stood up by Tommy, Kim decided that room service at Trini's seemed like a good way to eat dinner. She quickly wrote Tommy a note and left it on the bed. Kim and Trini had their gossiping but secretly Kimberly was dying to know what Tommy was up to. Although Kim tried to make it seem like Tommy not showing up didn't bother her, it really ate her up inside. After numerous attempts from Trini to get Kimberly to unveil her underlying love for Tommy, she came up empty. She wasn't in love. She was just jealous of someone taking what was once hers. She was acting like a spoiled brat that didn't get her way and she didn't care.
Dinner came and went rather quickly and Kimberly thought about Trini's idea of doing a spa day. A nice warm bath would wash away all her worries. For the last 45 minutes or so, Kimberly had been trying to finish up reading Pride and Prejudice. Once she noticed her fingers pruning, she knew it was time to get out and just relax on the bed. Trini had invited her to join the mini club cruise she was attending with Aisha and Katherine at 8:30, but Kimberly really just wanted some peace and quiet to herself. She unplugged the drain stopper and slowly stepped out of the tub to the white bath mat. She stupidly forgot to get a towel from the other side of the large bathroom and tried to slowly walk over there without slipping.
..Meanwhile..
Tommy entered the shared hotel room with his head down. He noticed the room empty but figured Kimberly was maybe in the bathroom. He walked over to the nightstand to drop his wallet and keys. Once there he noticed a folded scrap piece of paper. He picked it up and read it.
Went out to dinner with Trini, Kim
After reading the note, Tommy realized that he was indeed alone in the room and decided to take a shower to wash away all the sin. He quickly discarded his clothes that were covered in sweat and went through his luggage to find his toiletries. He stood in front of a large mirror in the bedroom and gave himself a once over. He looked at the claw marks on his back and rubbed them with his hands. Holli Becket was a great girl but it just didn't feel right.
The shower was calling his name and he couldn't wait. He walked to the closed bathroom door in quick strides and swung it open. Once he opened the door. He found himself and Kimberly completely nude in the bathroom.
"Ahh!" Kimberly screamed as she quickly tried to cover herself with her hands
"Oh my god, Kim, I'm so sorry!" Tommy yelled and put a hand to cover himself.
"Close your eyes!" She yelled
"Ah, God, I'm sorry!" He said as he used the hand that he was covering himself with to shield his eyes, while his other hand held the door open.
She gave him a quick once over before yelling out, "Close the door, Tommy, get out!"
He did just that. He shut the door and rested his head on it. This embarrassing moment just made teenager Tommy's dream come true.
"I was taking a bath," Kimberly said from the other side of the door
"I'm sorry, I thought I was alone. I read your note and I figured that you were still out."
"Actually that was from earlier and I forgot to throw it away. Um, h-how was your lunch meeting with Holli?"
"It was.. eventful. We, um, we actually hooked up."
"Hooked up hooked up or just made out on the couch for hours hooked up?"
"The first one," he chuckled
"Oh.. Did you?" A tinge of hurt in her voice
"Yeah, is that alright with you? I know you said it was alright with you earlier, but I still wanted to make sure."
"Yeah, yup, do whatever you want, Tommy, I don't care."
"Are you sure? You know you're still my number one, Kim. I care about you and you're feelings."
"How considerate of you, but I'm totally cool. Go have fun."
"Thanks, Kim. Do you want to watch a movie with me or something? Order some pay-per-view and relax?"
"No, I'm actually about to go have some fun myself."
"What you have a date or something?" He asked with a chuckle
"Um, as a matter of fact I do." She lied
"Oh, do I know who they are?"
"I don't think so. It's just someone I met at the hotel."
"Hmm, well, have fun."
"I will."
The Grove Nightclub and Cruise ship
8:48pm
Kim left Tommy while he was in the shower. She was a little hurt by today's events. She knew she didn't have a reason to be but she was. She hated the thought of him with someone else but she didn't know why. If Kimberly could read Tommy's mind, she would know that he was thinking the same thing about her being out on a 'date'. At Least she is being entertained by her very best friends. They were huddled up in a booth on the side of the club. Trying to have a conversation over the loud music.
"So ya'll have been lying to us for the last couple of days?"
"Yes, Aisha, we've been through this already."
"I just still don't get it. Why lie? Why not just tell the truth," Katherine questioned
"I would do anything for Tommy and although this sounds completely crazy, I wanted to help make his father happy. Besides you were all the ones that came up to us in the airport congratulating us."
"We were being good friends that support their other friends. Damn it, I bought you some sexy lingerie. What the hell am I gonna do with it now? Give it to Trini? We know she hasn't gotten any since having the baby," Aisha said
"Hey! I do so get some. It's just hard to find the time!" Trini chuckled
"And you knew all this time?" Katherine asked Trini
"Hey, don't start ganging up on me! I told her to tell everyone the truth, but you know she always goes along with whatever Tommy says," Trini answered
"Okay, I made a mistake. What do I do now? I'm not in love with Tommy but I'm still pretty hurt that he was with Holli. There's something inside me that still cherishes the moments we had together when we were kids," Kim said
"I say you tell him the truth," Aisha said
"I agree with Aisha," Trini added, " you just tell him that although you wouldn't care any other time, that you two are here together and that it should be an exclusive thing. At Least for now, anyway."
"You really think he would be okay with that?" Kim asked
"Of course he would, Kim. Tommy is as loyal as a dog. We both dated him, remember? He would never want to undermine your feelings. If you tell him the truth, he will listen," Katherine said with a smile.
"Thanks, guys, but I didn't even tell you the craziest part," as Kimberly brought her voice to a whisper and told them the whole bathroom altercation
"Oo la la," Trini, Aisha, and Katherine said with a smirk
"Looks like Kim finally got a peak at what Tommy was hiding behind Saba. Maybe I should give you the lingerie. At least if Tommy walks in on you again, you'll be wearing something," Aisha added with a laugh
"You guys are horrible. It was one of the most embarrassing moments of my life."
"So, was this his first time seeing you in all your glory or was this a replay from high school? Aisha asked
"We never got that far in high school," Kimberly said
"So how far did you guys get?" Trini asked
"We just made out.. A lot. There may or may not have been some touching and grabbing," Kimberly said as she blushed
"Get it, girl" Aisha hollered
Kim covered her face with her hands in embarrassment
"Oh come one, Kim, we were teasing. So, did his eyes linger?" Trini asked
"Linger?"
"Yeah, you know like did he not look away right away?" Trini clarified
"I had to tell him to close his eyes"
"Ooo la la" Trini, Katherine, and Aisha said in unison
"I hate you guys and I'm getting new best friends."
Trini raised her shot of tequila and said, "I say we toast to Kimberly and her new found discovery of jealousy. May you down these perfectly lined shots of tequila and get the courage you need to tell Tommy how you feel!"
"Here, here!" Aisha added as she grabbed a shot
"Woo!" Katherine yelled
They laughed as they took their shots.
Jason and Trini's hotel room
Room 670
9:00pm
"I don't see why you're upset if you literally just got done leaving Hollis room," Rocky said as he picked up a card
The guys all gathered back at Jason's hotel room while the girls were away. The all started playing a game of poker while they talked.
"I'm just jealous," Tommy said
"Don't see why you're jealous either. You're single, Kim's single. You both went out with different people. Who cares," Adam added as he rearranged his hand of cards
"He cares because he wants to be the only one screwing around and he wants to see Kim behaving like a good girl and waiting for him back at home," Jason said
"Whoa, no I don't.. I just.. I messed up, guys. I don't see Kimberly any other way than a friend, but it still doesn't mean I'm not protective of her. Who even knows who this guy that she's going out with is."
"She isn't out with any guy. Trini said they were going out on a cruise. Trini still thinks you guys are really engaged. Kim wouldn't fool around with some guy while she was there," Jason said
"What? Why would she lie to me about being out with a guy then?"
"Maybe to make you jealous?" Billy said. He had been rather quiet this entire time.
"You think?"
"Dude, just stop. All this I like her, I don't like her, I'm jealous, I'm not jealous shit is so high school. Either tell her that it bothers you and y'all both stop fooling around with other people or shut up." Zack said
"Zacks right," Jason said, "whoa did those words really come out of my mouth? Anyway, I already told you I'm gonna beat your ass if you hurt her. Kim's like the sister I never wanted but got stuck with. You hurt her and you die. Thems the rules of life. Friend or no friend."
"Alright, I get it. I'll talk to her. Just keep this between us. Kim would kill me if she found out I told you guys"
"Yeah, yeah, we heard you the first time," the guys answered.
Room 820
11:36PM
After a long night out, Kimberly was excited to get home. She opened the door to find the room pitch black.
"Damn it, Aisha, I said I didn't want it," she said under her breath as she put a little black bag in her luggage.
She was hoping to talk to Tommy tonight but she found him sound asleep on the bed. It looked like he stayed up waiting for her. She quickly slipped out of her dress and into a night gown she had purchased for what would have been her first away trip with Spencer. She approached the bed and took in the figure that was spread out like a starfish. Has he always slept so weird? She then looked at the couch that didn't look neat as comfortable. She gave a deep sigh and climbed over Tommy and under the covers on the bed. She was not about to sleep on the couch. Tommy rolled over and took hold of Kimberly. Spooning her in his sleep. He wrapped his arm around her and pulled her close to him. Kimberly let out a small smile as she nestled herself to him. She grabbed one of his arms as she clutched it to her chest. She loved how she felt in his arms. She felt safe. It felt right.
Author Note: I hope you all enjoyed this new chapter. I'm trying to get these out as fast as i possibly can. Please leave your feedback in the review section or shoot me a PM. It make my day to see that you are all enjoying it.