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She was finally free. Finally free to pursue a romantic relationship with Tommy Pickles. It had been a real adventure to try to convince her brother, Chuckie Finster, that them together was a good thing. Plenty of discussion, some of which with raised voices and occasional anger, days on trail, and support from the other 'rats had been needed to make this work.
Now, here she was, having decided what her first step to Tommy romance was. The annual spring dance was right around the corner. Being Tommy's date, she felt, would be a solid starting point on her path to letting him know how she felt.
One afternoon in the hall, Kimi saw Tommy slowly making his way to the water fountain. This was perfect! She could ask him while his mouth was full of water. That meant he wouldn't be able to answer right away, so she could bash her eyes a few times and push him in the direction of a yes vote.
With her plan set, Kimi began strolling up to the fountain as Tommy began to drink. However, while thinking about how awesome it would be to be held close by Tommy under the chandelier, she wasn't paying attention to the wet floor sign that was nearby.
Sure enough, she found herself slipping in a puddle of water, crashing down onto the ground on her butt.
Even worse, she was seen falling by several other students, including, lord help her, Tommy's ex, Rachel. They began giggling at her, including Rachel, who smirked arrogantly at her.
After a few seconds to regain her senses, Kimi realized what just happened, and she shut her eyes tight and clenched her teeth.
"Whoa, Kimi, are you alright?" Tommy asked in concern, holding out his hand to help her up.
Kimi's response was a cross between a grunt and a sigh as she slipped her own hand into Tommy's. After helping Kimi up, Tommy glared fiercely at those giggling at her. They all shut up at once and resumed their own business.
"Thanks, Tommy," Kimi said after taking a deep breath.
"No prob," he replied. "Were you about to approach me for something?"
Upon hearing this, Kimi's embarrassment changed to butterflies developing in her stomach. "Y-yeah. I wanted to ask you something."
"Oh, of course. Ask away," Tommy said with a smile.
"Tommy, I..." Kimi began, the butterflies threatening to come up. She could do this. She had to, even though her initial plan was busted. She had already gone through so much in the past week to make this possible. "I was wondering... would you..."
Kimi fidgeted as she spoke, not realizing how nervous this was making her. She just had to get this over with.
"Would you like to go to the spring dance with me?" she finally said, though more loudly and quickly than intended.
End of chapter! Find out Tommy's response in the next one!