Only Time
Chapter Four

Adam kept his gaze locked with Kim's for the next few minutes without either making a move. Then, almost unconciously, Adam gently took Kim's face in his hands and brought his lips to hers. Once oxygen became an issue, Adam pulled away. He at first thought Kim was going to slap him or something of the sort. But instead, she turned his gaze back to hers, and returned the kiss. It was a passionate one, and it led the two to Kim's bedroom. They parted to remove articles of clothing, but only reunited when the task was done. Soon enough, they had ridden themselves of the barriers between them, and were in a heated kiss before Kim pulled away.
"Adam... I've never done this before," Kim said suddenly.
"It's okay. I'll be gentle... I promise."
Kim nodded and the two immeadiately picked up where they left off.

~*~*~*~

Adam slowly opened his eyes, feeling the warmth of sunshine on his face. When he oriented himself, he realized that he was at Kim's apartment in Florida.
The former Black Ranger looked down upon feeling a smaller form in his arms. He saw that it was Kim, and he almost didn't remember the night before. Kim's nightmare about Maligore, the kiss, and her words before they made love.
'Why did we do this? Comfort? No, that couldn't have been it. A bad dream doesn't require the comfort of lovemaking. If not that, what then? I mean... Could it be love? Yeah... On my part. I've always loved Kim, but she was with Tommy, so I never had a chance. And after the letter, she was in Florida. I would say that I have her now, but it's not a definite thing that we'll get together.'
He shook Kim gently to awaken her, which she soon did.
"Good morning," Adam greeted, kissing her hair softly.
'Huh? Oh my God... Adam!!'
Kim bolted upright in his arms. "Adam! What did we do? I mean, I know what we did, but..." Her voice trailed off.
Adam chuckled. "It's okay. That is, if you don't regret it."
"Oh no! Not at all. I mean, ever since I left for the Pan Globals, I realized that I..."
Adam pulled away from her and propped himself up on his elbow. "You what?"
Kim smiled, finding the exact words to say. "That I loved you."
She pulled her love into a gentle kiss. When they parted, Adam looked at her in a bit of a daze.
"I love you, Adam Park."
"I love you too, Kimberly Hart."

THE END