"Okay. That's all for today class." Tommy released his class a few minutes early Monday morning. There was a pep rally being held there and he wanted to get a good seat.

"Uh…Dr. O, are you going to the pep rally?"

"Yeah, I think I am Ethan. I can't wait to see how good the new cheerleaders are."

"Uh…yeah, me too but what I'm really interested in is the new coaches. I hear they're both smokin' hot!"

"Uh…sure Ethan."

"You think I got a chance with Kimberly?" he asked jokingly.

"Um…I don't think so. She's engaged so I'm sure she's more interested in her husband to be."

"That's not what I hear," Ethan said under his breath as they both were walking out of the classroom.

"What did you say?" Tommy asked curiously.

"Uh…well…nothing. Never mind. Uh…so the pep rally…"

"You're not worming your way out of this one so spit it out."

"Uh…well, Cas told me some…stuff…but it's nothing really…"

"Like what?"

"Uh…well, Kimberly broke down and told Cas about…that kiss…" Tommy's face went pale and his stomach did a back flip.

"Cas…knows…how did you find out…?"

"Cas and I are closer than you think," he said with a wink.

"Ethan, listen, it wasn't what it…"

"It's okay Dr.O. I got your back. I know how it is…long lost loves showing up out of nowhere…old feelings resurface…"

"Ethan!"

"Sorry Dr.O, but I have to wonder what she's feeling. I know you still love her. It was written all over your face the day you found out that she was coming to town…It's just…this is weird!"

"What's weird?"

"Love triangles!" Ethan said excitedly.

"Give it a rest…and Ethan, please don't…"

"You have my word doc...I won't spill your little secret. Uh…don't look now but um…" Tommy turned to look and saw both Kimberly and Kat walking up the hall towards him. They did not see him, for they were both deep in conversation. Tommy quickly turned and put the key in the door, trying his best to quickly get back inside the classroom.

"Ethan! How are you?" Kimberly asked, running up to him and throwing her arms around him.

"I'm great! Hi Kat! I can't wait til the pep rally!"

"Yeah, we are so excited!" Kimberly exclaimed. Tommy finally was able to get the door unlocked but it was too late.

"Uh…Tommy?" Tommy turned and looked Kat in the eye.

"Hey…Kat. How are you?" He tried his very best not to look at Kim but he couldn't just not speak to her.

"I'm good. It's good to see you again."

"Likewise. Uh…Kimberly." He nodded his head towards her.

"Yeah, same here," she replied quickly. "Uh, well we got to go and get ready so uh…see you around."

"Later Tommy." Kat said and followed Kimberly up the hall.

"I have to say that this was the most awkward situation that I've ever been in," Ethan said releasing a sigh after they left.

"Yeah well, you better get used to it. It's going to be this way as long as Kim…" He stopped himself before he could say too much.

"Yeah, Kim did seem a bit nervous. I wonder if Kat noticed."

"I hope not," Tommy replied softly as he and Ethan headed off towards the youth center.

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"Kim, are you alright?" Kat asked once they got up the hall.

"Uh…yeah, yeah I'm fine. Just nervous that's all."

"It's not like you to be so nervous."

"Things change."

"Or do they?" Kimberly let out a sigh as they made their way out the door and across the parking lot to the youth center. "I hear Tommy's going to be at the pep rally." Kim's face went pale but she kept walking without saying anything. "Kim…"

"Kat, I don't want to talk about Tommy anymore alright?"

"I know it's hard for you…seeing him again but if it's…if it's that hard then maybe you need to…to talk to him before you do something you may regret in the future."

"Meaning…?"

"You're engaged to Jason but you're still in love with Tommy. That has disaster written all over it if you decide to marry Jason without sorting out your feelings."

"No matter now…Aren't you two a couple now?" Kim asked hotly.

"No…actually we're not. We're just…we tried but…it seems that the sparks aren't there anymore. We haven't said anything about it but…It's somewhat been mutual."

"I understand that you want to help Kat, but I…I can't…It's too weird and I'm not sure how I feel about Tommy. And besides, I can't hurt Jason. He's been there for me for so long and he's just…he's a great guy and…"

"And if you care about him then you'd be honest with him," Kat added before they headed inside for the pep rally.

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Tommy and Ethan made their way inside the youth center and was happy to be able to sit up front.

"Thanks for saving us seats Cas," Ethan said while leaning in to place a peck on her cheek.

"Uh…sure," she replied as her face flushed a rosy pink. "Besides, I wasn't going to miss this for the world."

Kim and Kat took their places on the mat and were followed by their cheerleaders.

"ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!" And so the pep rally began with a dance that had been choreographed by Katherine. Then they followed up the dance with a cheer routine that Kimberly had come up with. It was amazing. They girls made little or no mistakes and the crowd was lovin it.

"Hey guys. Sorry I'm late but I had to go get some flowers." Tommy turned and gave Jason a small handshake.

"Glad you could make it bro."

"How are they?"

"One word—amazing!"

"Yeah, I figured they would be. Those two together? The competition better run and hide!" The crowd erupted into a roar as the cheerleaders ended their competition routine.

"Alright you guys, make sure you show your support for the ladies next week! The first competition will be held in the school gym so come out and cheer them on!" Kat yelled into the mic. The crowd cheered once more as the pep rally came to an end.

"This ought to be interesting," Ethan whispered to Tommy.

"What do you mean?" he whispered back.

"Uh…" He was cut off by Jason.

"Let's go congratulate them," he said helping Tommy up.

"Uh…yeah, okay," he said nervously.

Kim and Kat hugged each other after the rally.

"Oh my gosh! We rock!" Kimberly said excitedly.

"Yeah, we do and look who's here to congratulate us." Kim turned around to see Tommy and Jason walking forward. Kim's face immediately lost some color and she was about to turn away but Kat made her stay.

"At least stay for Jason," Kat whispered in her ear. Jason walked over and thre his arms around her.

"Roses for a successful first pep rally," he said smiling.

"Uh…thanks…thanks sweetie," she replied quickly, taking a whiff of the roses. Tommy reached a hand out to Kat.

"Congrats girl. You all did a great job with the cheerleaders."

"Thanks Tommy, but it was mostly Kim." Kim looked up and Tommy reached out and touched her shoulder.

"Then good job to Kimberly," he said.

"Thanks," she said quickly. Kim stood there pretending to be interested in her new roses. She was but not so much. Her stomace felt weak and she felt as though she wanted to puke. She felt so guilty standing there in front of Jason. He had just got her roses yet she was chancing glances at Tommy. He was wearing a white Tee and some green pants. His broad chest and shoulders were a sight to see and she could feel his eyes on her.

"Uh…so what's everyone doing this afternoon?" Kat asked.

"Uh…well, I'm not sure…I have some blueprints I need to deal with but if Kim has something in mind…"

"Uh…you can do that. I need to…uh…"

"Go with me to pick out a dress for the dance."

"Dance?" Tommy asked.

"Yeah, all faculty and staff are required to attend. That means you too Tommy and if Jason's been helping you out then he should come too," Kat added jokingly.

"Somehow it must have slipped my mind," Tommy said. "So when's the dance?"

"It's tomorrow night at 8pm." Tommy shifted nervously as Kim raised her head in agreement.

"So I guess Tommy and I need to go do some shopping then," Jason said with a smile. "You game?"

"Oh yeah man, we can go now if you want. I have nothing to do except grade a few papers but I think I'd rather go shopping."

"Aright then. Well ladies, have a wonderful day and Kim, I'll see you when I get home tonight."

"Huh? Oh yeah, have fun." Both guys turned and left. Kim let out a sigh and sat down on the mat.

"Kim, you see what I mean? You need to talk to him. He was just as nervous as you."

"It's not…it can't be that obvious. You're making a bigger deal out of this than it really is."

"I bet you if he kissed you…" Kimberly quickly stood up and started grabbing her things.

"Let's go. I need some air…uh…I need to go shopping…" Kat reluctantly followed Kimberly out of the youth center. I need to talk with Jason…I need to know how he feels about Kimberly.

AN: I apologize for making you wait so long. I am at home and dial up really REALLY sucks! I hope you enjoy these last three chapters. I had never written fanfiction before and this has been my most popular fanfic thanks to all of you who read and reviewed.