"Where are your parents not here?" asked Jason as they walked down the step of stadium

"My mum never watches me" she answered as she rubbed her 2 gold medals, Jason nodded he remembered now Kim's mum had never really had much input into Kim's life but especially where her gymnastics where concerned. "My dad couldn't get time off; it's a busy period at work"

"That's a shame I know he loves to watch you" he replied softly

"I am glad you came" she whispered as they reached the bottom, Jason put his hand on her arm to stop her

"For you I would always come" he whispered back "I came because I had to see you" Kim's jaw dropped a little her face gave away her shock and he just smiled. She had always fancied him, but she was with Tommy, still is his girlfriend "We need to talk, properly"

"O, ok" she stammered, he led her down the street, stopping at sandwich bar for food; Kim led them to a local park, it was where they had always hung out all 6 of them. Kim was ravenous she couldn't eat much before she competed, after however she could pack it away "So..." she started

"Yeah" offered Jason between mouthfuls, Kim elbowed him, he put his sandwich down he sat still he didn't know where to start "Switzerland is nice" Kim shot him a look, he looked away not a great start. Jason took a deep breath and thought to himself 'just tell her you idiot'. "Kim I came back for you because whilst in Switzerland it made me realise how much I care for you" his words came out very quickly causing Kim to drop her sandwich before she could reply he carried on "I know you are Tommy are still together and I don't mean to upset anyone or do anything rash or stupid" his word still fired out, Kim put a hand on his signally him to stop and breath, he looked down at the grass

"Jason" she whispered ducking to catch his eye, he looked up a little "Tommy hasn't seen me since I left Angel Grove" it had been hard on her, not even one trip to meet her, did she tell him that she sent a letter to him last week dumping him?

"Has he written or called you?" asked Jason tentatively, Kim nodded

"It's not the same though" sighed Kim, she picked up what was left of here sandwich and finished it, they sat in silence for a while thinking over what the other had said, Kim was first to carry on "I was going to write or call you"

"Any reason in particular?" enquired Jason, Kim moved closer to him

"I was going to see how you felt about me" she answered as she took his hand "But you just confirmed what I thought...felt all along" Jason opened his mouth to reply but words failed him "Which is good because I am free and single"

"Pardon" it was all he could manage, keeping hold of his hand Kim carried on

"I broke up with him last week" she swallowed, it hadn't been a normal way of doing it either, by letter, of all things but she just couldn't face doing it in person or hearing him on the phone. He would have tried to stop her, convinced her they still had something "Jason?"

"Yeah Kim" he whispered "Why?"

"A few things really, we didn't start normally, it was more a love at first sight, we have both changed and the base friendship and similarity isn't there" Jason nodded he couldn't really do much more he was shocked, Tommy and Kim where so close he thought they would always be together the grow old kind. But another part was glad, he now had his chance, a third part though was telling him no, she is on the rebound and your best mate, nay brother's girl. The pause felt long slow motion movie style.

"I can get that" started Jason; he put his hand on her chin to turn her head so he could see her eyes "I have lots of stuff going through my head"

"Tell me Jase and I'll share mine" she offered, he had never been good at emotions except where Kim was concerned, he could tell her everything, Jason sat up a bit and begun

"Tommy is my friend, brother, it felt like you to where always meant to be and whilst part of him me was glad and happy, another was jealous" Kim stroked his hand "And now we are here and you to have spilt, I can have my chance but feel guilty and like it's a betrayal of my friendship with Tommy" his head was spinning "Is now the right time for..." he trailed off

"For what?" said Kim calmly

"Us" he crocked, Kim sighed

"Shall I tell you what's in my head?" he nodded "Yes Tommy and I had, have, something special but things don't stay the same. We have grown apart the distance has made me see that now, that's why I told him last week but in my head and heart we broke up a while ago." It was his turn to stroke her hand "I too have always held a candle for you" she confessed "I just never knew till now that you felt the same, our relationship started out on friendship. I too feel and see why there is that guilt; you are like brothers and that guilt and betrayal."

The realisation that they both felt the same was overwhelming for both of them; they took some time to take in what the other had said. Jason restarted the conversation

"So after hearing all that..." he trailed "Do you want to go out with me?" it was forward, very forward for him

"Jason Lee Scott" started Kim with a smile "I would love to go out with you" in one swift movement he was beside her pulling her in, he planted a kiss on her lips and pulled her down onto the grass. She laughed hard and for a long while till her sides hurt, she felt happy and free like bird, and it had been a long time since she had felt this way. He felt relief pure and sweet, like a weight had been lifted, it felt invigorating. He held her close as they lay there, she didn't want to move and he didn't ask her to.

"Where are you staying?" she asked sleepily

"At a motel in town, what about you?" he asked as he put a hand on her shoulder

"There is a village for competitors, but as it's over I guess I will need to find somewhere" she sat up and rubbed her eyes

"Stay with me" she looked at him "being too forward now?" he asked sheepishly as he too sat up

"May be a little, but it makes sense" she tried to say coolly but the excitement seeped in, Jason smiled "what!"

"You could never hide much from me Kim" he smirked "Gunthar said there is a break now"

"Yes quiet a long one, I was planning to go and see my mum in France"

"Switzerland isn't that far" he wrapped his arms around her waist "Trini and Zac would love to see you"

"I would like to see them again" she leaned back into him "I could hop over and see mum"

"Well that settles it then" Jason jumped up offered her a hand "let's get your stuff and book tickets"

"You work quickly" she answers taking his hand and standing up.