Always a Frog, Never a Prince
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He'd never have imagined he could be this happy
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But he was
Adam lay on the bed, his back firmly pressed up against the headboard he watched the television flicker with life as Friday the 13th played out. Not what he would've chosen but it was the tape in the recorder, and he couldn't change, he didn't dare move, so really he didn't have a choice.
Kimberly lay on him, her head resting on his chest, her soft breathing sounding like a sweet melody that he could never get bored of. He glanced over at the clock that showed 9:01am in bright red numbers. The black ranger had woken up hours ago, and as soon as his eyes opened and he'd gotten his bearings an overwhelming feeling of anxiety spread over his body, fear gripping his heart in an icy cold embrace. No matter how much he tried to tell himself that nothing had changed, that she would still feel the same this morning as she did only a few short hours ago he just couldn't shake the voice at the back of his mind screaming 'WHAT IF YOU'RE WRONG.'
He'd lain there for two hours and thirty-three minutes, part of him wanting to shake her awake to check and see if she really had changed her mind. He ignored that part, instead he managed to rearrange himself into a sitting position without waking her, grabbing the television and VCR remote he instead opted to watch as a group of teenagers got hacked to pieces. However he wasn't giving the film his full attention, his preoccupied mind was filled with thoughts and scenarios about what would happen when the sleeping beauty awoke.
But all of those thoughts and doubts flew out of the window at exactly 8:45am, thanks to two very insignificant yet very significant words.
"Eww, gross." Adam couldn't help but smile, hearing the relaxation in her voice brought about a tide of warmth, "How could somebody chop someone else up with an axe?"
He hadn't realized she'd been awake, "I'll have you know as a fellow axe wielder myself it is an extremely useful tool," he responded in a teasing voice, he felt her smile against him. Rolling fully onto her stomach she looked up at him with arched eyebrows and a beautiful smile, "What?"
"Good morning," her soft gaze caused him to blush slightly.
"Morning," leaning down he brushed his lips against hers taking the time first to thank god that he kept a packet of mints in his bedside drawer. Pulling back he brushed her hair away from her forehead and back around her ear, "You sleep okay."
"Hmm," she responded in agreement before melting back down into her previous position, wrapping her arms around his waist. He stroked her shoulder lightly and went back to film until five minutes later and another axe to the head Kimberly spoke again, "Why are we watching this in the morning?"
"Because I like it when you're scared," she adjusted her head to look up at him with a confused expression, "You hold on tighter."
He groaned in pain as she jabbed an elbow into him, grabbing the remote he pressed the off button and the television screen went black. The room was filled with silence apart from the steady whirring of the VCR, which was still on, and the soft breathing of both rangers. "Adam?"
"Yeah."
"You don't have to worry, nothing's changed, I still love you," she felt him hold her tighter, before more silence, "What happens now?"
Adam took a deep breath, "I was just thinking the same thing."
"You think we should tell the others?"
Adam braced himself before answering that question, "No," he didn't want Kimberly to take it the wrong way, he had never been so happy, but he also didn't want to put too much pressure on them immediately. It had caused relationship failures in the past with other people he knew. "I just don't…"
"I agree," Adam was a bit surprised when she cut him off, this time when she looked at Adam it was he who wore the confused face, "I like it being just us who know, makes it feel kinda…"
"Kinky?"
Kimberly swatted him on the chest and stifled a laugh, "Special," pushing herself up she straddled him and placed a lingering kiss on his lips, "Besides," she continued while sitting back on his legs, "I don't want Jason, Zack and Billy coming over all protective and kicking your ass."
"Hey, I'm not afraid of Zack and Billy," Adam protested.
"And what about Jason?"
The black ranger paused, "Okay, maybe I'm a little scared of Jason," Kimberly giggled, "But you've got to understand that he has that whole 'I'll snap your neck like a twig' thing going on." Kimberly still hadn't stopped laughing, grabbing her by the sides Kimberly let out a squeal as he started tickling her. Rolling her over so now he was above Adam finally relented when he saw tears falling from the pink rangers face, "And what about you?"
Kimberly cleared her throat before answering in a dominating voice, "What about me?"
"Aisha, kicking your ass," Adam nodded, "It could happen you know."
Kimberly shook her head vigorously, "Doubtful, I lived with Aisha and her folks remember, we're more like sisters. She'd take my side any day."
"Really?"
"Yep."
Adam arched an eyebrow and said "Well I guess I'll have to watch my step from now on, won't I."
Kimberly smiled, "Don't worry sweetie, I won't let anything happen to you," however the smile from Adam's face vanished. And for a split second Kimberly could've sworn she saw pain flicker through his eyes, "Adam, are you alright?"
He snapped out of his daze and gave a cocky grin, "In the position I'm in, I'm very alright." Kimberly gave an embarrassed smile, however her ears pricked up when she heard a gasp. Adam stared at her, she had turned her head towards the door and seemed to be frozen, "What's wrong?" turning his head towards the door his eyes went wide when he saw Rocky standing in the doorway his mouth agape and eyes like saucers.
"Oh this looks bad," Kimberly said exactly what Adam had been thinking.
In the blink of an eye Rocky had disappeared and Adam quickly vaulted off of the bed, turning to address the still in shock Kimberly he pointed a finger at her, "You…don't move," and with those words he took off down the corridor after Rocky.
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Adam managed to reach Rocky's dorm room just in time. The red ranger stared at his best friend who was standing in the doorway, his finger on the call button. "Rocky…" before Adam could continue though the red ranger pressed the call button and held the cell phone up to his ear. Adam was on him like a flash, attempting to wrestle the phone out of his friends grasp, "Give me that phone," he muttered through gritted teeth.
"Never," Rocky cried while trying to keep the phone to his ear.
It was a low blow but Adam decided to use it, raising his foot he stamped down on Rocky's still burnt toes. Shrieking in pain Rocky dropped the phone and hobbled back to the bed, picking up the cell phone Adam pressed the end call button, luckily no one had answered it.
"Ahh, my fucking feet," the red ranger wailed in the background.
Turning to face him Adam pointed the cell phone at his best friend, "Rocky…it's not what it looks like."
Taking a moment to compose himself and let the pain subside Rocky looked up at Adam and smiled, chuckling he wagged his index finger at the black ranger, "You're sleeping with Kimberly."
"No I'm not!" Adam stated firmly, before checking the data in his head, "Well technically yes, we're sleeping in the same bed but we haven't had sex," Rocky looked confused, it was only then Adam noticed the marks and scratches covering his best friends face, "What happened to your face?"
The red ranger went on the defensive, "Nothing, I don't know what you're talking about," he tried to hide his cheek where Trini had slapped him a little too hard and left a mark.
"It looks like you went two rounds with a rake."
"Can we please get back to the subject in hand," Rocky stated, slightly annoyed, "You and Kimberly are together," Adam sighed and took a seat on the stool opposite, "Aren't you?"
"Yes," he stated honestly, "we are."
"Have you kissed?" Rocky interrupted, "Was it hot?" he interrupted again before the black ranger could respond, the glare he received said it all, "Sorry."
"Yes, we've kissed and we are together but we don't want anyone to know," before Rocky could ask he decided to explain it in one word. It was a word neither he nor Kimberly had brought up yet but knew would come up sooner or later, "Tommy."
"Ah. That's gonna cause some tension."
"Thank you Captain Obvious," Adam muttered sarcastically, Rocky didn't know the half of it; the encounter at the club was still a fresh memory in his mind.
"What happened to your hand?" Adam instinctively shielded his cut hand with the other.
"I'll tell you later," he stood up, "I need your word Rocky, as my best friend you cannot mention this to anyone," the red ranger didn't look happy with the request but relented with a nod.
"You can count on me."
"I'd better be able to," Adam threatened, "Now, if you don't mind I have a beautiful lady waiting for me," Rocky laughed, "See you later Rocko."
"Yeah, later Adam."
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"Trini…will you stop screaming," Kimberly laughed down the phone at her best friend, she noticed Adam reenter the room and immediately perked up, "It's not that big a deal."
(Bullshit! You and Adam are together, that is a very big deal) there was a pause (I told you didn't I) Kimberly groaned (I told you that he was into you. Which brings up a very good question, has he been into you?)
"Trini!" Kimberly tried to sound offended but couldn't help but laugh, "No, you know I'm not that kinda girl," Adam meanwhile was looking extremely confused, scratching his head he shrugged and flopped down beside her on the bed.
(I'm coming over right now)
Kimberly bit her lip to prevent a groan from escaping as Adam laid a gentle kiss on her neck, "Oh no you're not," she stated firmly, "You have a lecture today, remember?"
(That's one hour out of my day Kim) she heard the yellow ranger sigh (I'll be round after it) the pink ranger suddenly noticed a change in her mood (Besides…I…uh…need to talk to you about something) she seemed nervous about something.
"And this something would be?"
(I can't tell you on the phone, but I'll be around at twelve so don't make any plans, okay?) The tone carried in Trini's voice told the pink ranger that she didn't really have a choice in the matter.
Running a hand over her head Kimberly sighed, "Fine, twelve it is. Now leave me alone," she joked before hanging up the phone. Turning to face Adam who had his eyebrows raised she shrugged, "I figured you would tell Rocky, and I think it's a bit unfair if you get to tell someone and I don't."
"If you say so," Adam watched Kimberly dump her cell phone and lean into him. There was silence again as they both savored what was happening, enjoying each others company and the feelings they had for one another. Eventually Adam decided to tell Kimberly what he was planning to do after the lecture he had that afternoon. "Kimberly…"
The pink ranger smiled, she loved the way that he used her full name instead of shortening it like the others did, "Hmm?"
"I'm going to go see Tommy this afternoon, after my lecture," he felt her stiffen in his arms, "I have to apologize about last night, plus I need to be sure about something."
"Your scars," Kimberly knew what he was talking about, and even though he didn't respond she knew that was the reason. "Do you want me to come with you?"
"No," Adam kissed the top of her head, "This is something I have to sort out on my own."
Kimberly nodded, "Adam…" she paused, "How…"
"Did I get my scars?" he finished already knowing that the mere mention of the subject would bring questions.
"Yeah," he was quiet, "If you don't want to tell me I'll understand. I just…"
"I know," he soothed, he felt her stroking his hand lightly and took a deep breath, "There's nothing to tell really," he began, "after my Father was killed in that car accident when I was nine my mother remarried. But my stepfather wasn't exactly the most understanding of people."
"He did those to you?"
"They weren't as bad as they look now," Adam continued, completely avoiding Kimberly's question, "I just scar really easily," he gave a bitter chuckle, "I remember one time, he said it was for my own good. He tied me to the radiator and left me there until I passed out."
Kimberly swallowed the lump in her throat, "Didn't anyone ever suspect anything?"
"No, he was a model police officer. To everyone else he could do no wrong, but every night it was the same old routine," he felt as though the memories were ripping him apart, even so he continued, "My mother tried to stop him of course, but she couldn't do anything really…" There was a long pause, and for a moment Kimberly thought he had finished, but he wasn't, "I used to hate her so much for letting him do those things to me. I remember when my Father died, she said she would never let anything happen to me, and I believed her," Kimberly now understood the moment of pain she'd seen cross Adam's eyes earlier. "But…I don't hate her now, I just pity her."
Kimberly remained silent, she could feel Adam shaking, turning she looked deep into his eyes that were now filled with pain and suffering and said, "I'm so sorry," wrapping her arms around him she held the man she loved tightly, he didn't say anything, in fact he didn't make a sound, he just sat there, and let himself be comforted.
When he pulled away he actually saw tears running down Kimberly's face, "Hey, don't cry," he wiped the tears away with his thumb, "It was a long time ago." Kimberly nodded, "You know I never thought I'd be this close to anyone, and now that I am…I feel like nothing can ever hurt me again."
Kimberly tried to compose herself, clearing her throat she smiled, "I feel it too, I guess in that way we're the same, we never thought we'd be in love," Adam smiled and kissed her gently, pulling away she rested her forehead on his, "But I'm glad I was wrong."
"So am I," he whispered, "so am I."
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To Be Continued
By Boulder
Authors Notes
I am very sorry this chapter took so long to get up, the reason is I changed my internet connection so I couldn't go online for a few days. So to make up for it I decided to write quite a long chapter this time, it's been kinda hard gauging the right emotions I needed for this chapter because the previous few have all contained one emotion I could work off. Anger, pain and so on, but this one required me to meld a lot of emotions into a believable chapter, I hope I've been able to do that. Anyways, I'm not positive whether or not I'll have the next chapter up before the New Year because now with Christmas approaching I'm working overtime to get money. But it might be so keep an eye out. As always if you like this chapter please review.
P.S. To all those reading The Death of a Ranger I'm discontinuing the story. I'm not going to give my reason for it now but I will tell you why in the later chapters
Regards
Boulder
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He'd never have imagined he could be this happy
This content
But he was
Adam lay on the bed, his back firmly pressed up against the headboard he watched the television flicker with life as Friday the 13th played out. Not what he would've chosen but it was the tape in the recorder, and he couldn't change, he didn't dare move, so really he didn't have a choice.
Kimberly lay on him, her head resting on his chest, her soft breathing sounding like a sweet melody that he could never get bored of. He glanced over at the clock that showed 9:01am in bright red numbers. The black ranger had woken up hours ago, and as soon as his eyes opened and he'd gotten his bearings an overwhelming feeling of anxiety spread over his body, fear gripping his heart in an icy cold embrace. No matter how much he tried to tell himself that nothing had changed, that she would still feel the same this morning as she did only a few short hours ago he just couldn't shake the voice at the back of his mind screaming 'WHAT IF YOU'RE WRONG.'
He'd lain there for two hours and thirty-three minutes, part of him wanting to shake her awake to check and see if she really had changed her mind. He ignored that part, instead he managed to rearrange himself into a sitting position without waking her, grabbing the television and VCR remote he instead opted to watch as a group of teenagers got hacked to pieces. However he wasn't giving the film his full attention, his preoccupied mind was filled with thoughts and scenarios about what would happen when the sleeping beauty awoke.
But all of those thoughts and doubts flew out of the window at exactly 8:45am, thanks to two very insignificant yet very significant words.
"Eww, gross." Adam couldn't help but smile, hearing the relaxation in her voice brought about a tide of warmth, "How could somebody chop someone else up with an axe?"
He hadn't realized she'd been awake, "I'll have you know as a fellow axe wielder myself it is an extremely useful tool," he responded in a teasing voice, he felt her smile against him. Rolling fully onto her stomach she looked up at him with arched eyebrows and a beautiful smile, "What?"
"Good morning," her soft gaze caused him to blush slightly.
"Morning," leaning down he brushed his lips against hers taking the time first to thank god that he kept a packet of mints in his bedside drawer. Pulling back he brushed her hair away from her forehead and back around her ear, "You sleep okay."
"Hmm," she responded in agreement before melting back down into her previous position, wrapping her arms around his waist. He stroked her shoulder lightly and went back to film until five minutes later and another axe to the head Kimberly spoke again, "Why are we watching this in the morning?"
"Because I like it when you're scared," she adjusted her head to look up at him with a confused expression, "You hold on tighter."
He groaned in pain as she jabbed an elbow into him, grabbing the remote he pressed the off button and the television screen went black. The room was filled with silence apart from the steady whirring of the VCR, which was still on, and the soft breathing of both rangers. "Adam?"
"Yeah."
"You don't have to worry, nothing's changed, I still love you," she felt him hold her tighter, before more silence, "What happens now?"
Adam took a deep breath, "I was just thinking the same thing."
"You think we should tell the others?"
Adam braced himself before answering that question, "No," he didn't want Kimberly to take it the wrong way, he had never been so happy, but he also didn't want to put too much pressure on them immediately. It had caused relationship failures in the past with other people he knew. "I just don't…"
"I agree," Adam was a bit surprised when she cut him off, this time when she looked at Adam it was he who wore the confused face, "I like it being just us who know, makes it feel kinda…"
"Kinky?"
Kimberly swatted him on the chest and stifled a laugh, "Special," pushing herself up she straddled him and placed a lingering kiss on his lips, "Besides," she continued while sitting back on his legs, "I don't want Jason, Zack and Billy coming over all protective and kicking your ass."
"Hey, I'm not afraid of Zack and Billy," Adam protested.
"And what about Jason?"
The black ranger paused, "Okay, maybe I'm a little scared of Jason," Kimberly giggled, "But you've got to understand that he has that whole 'I'll snap your neck like a twig' thing going on." Kimberly still hadn't stopped laughing, grabbing her by the sides Kimberly let out a squeal as he started tickling her. Rolling her over so now he was above Adam finally relented when he saw tears falling from the pink rangers face, "And what about you?"
Kimberly cleared her throat before answering in a dominating voice, "What about me?"
"Aisha, kicking your ass," Adam nodded, "It could happen you know."
Kimberly shook her head vigorously, "Doubtful, I lived with Aisha and her folks remember, we're more like sisters. She'd take my side any day."
"Really?"
"Yep."
Adam arched an eyebrow and said "Well I guess I'll have to watch my step from now on, won't I."
Kimberly smiled, "Don't worry sweetie, I won't let anything happen to you," however the smile from Adam's face vanished. And for a split second Kimberly could've sworn she saw pain flicker through his eyes, "Adam, are you alright?"
He snapped out of his daze and gave a cocky grin, "In the position I'm in, I'm very alright." Kimberly gave an embarrassed smile, however her ears pricked up when she heard a gasp. Adam stared at her, she had turned her head towards the door and seemed to be frozen, "What's wrong?" turning his head towards the door his eyes went wide when he saw Rocky standing in the doorway his mouth agape and eyes like saucers.
"Oh this looks bad," Kimberly said exactly what Adam had been thinking.
In the blink of an eye Rocky had disappeared and Adam quickly vaulted off of the bed, turning to address the still in shock Kimberly he pointed a finger at her, "You…don't move," and with those words he took off down the corridor after Rocky.
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Adam managed to reach Rocky's dorm room just in time. The red ranger stared at his best friend who was standing in the doorway, his finger on the call button. "Rocky…" before Adam could continue though the red ranger pressed the call button and held the cell phone up to his ear. Adam was on him like a flash, attempting to wrestle the phone out of his friends grasp, "Give me that phone," he muttered through gritted teeth.
"Never," Rocky cried while trying to keep the phone to his ear.
It was a low blow but Adam decided to use it, raising his foot he stamped down on Rocky's still burnt toes. Shrieking in pain Rocky dropped the phone and hobbled back to the bed, picking up the cell phone Adam pressed the end call button, luckily no one had answered it.
"Ahh, my fucking feet," the red ranger wailed in the background.
Turning to face him Adam pointed the cell phone at his best friend, "Rocky…it's not what it looks like."
Taking a moment to compose himself and let the pain subside Rocky looked up at Adam and smiled, chuckling he wagged his index finger at the black ranger, "You're sleeping with Kimberly."
"No I'm not!" Adam stated firmly, before checking the data in his head, "Well technically yes, we're sleeping in the same bed but we haven't had sex," Rocky looked confused, it was only then Adam noticed the marks and scratches covering his best friends face, "What happened to your face?"
The red ranger went on the defensive, "Nothing, I don't know what you're talking about," he tried to hide his cheek where Trini had slapped him a little too hard and left a mark.
"It looks like you went two rounds with a rake."
"Can we please get back to the subject in hand," Rocky stated, slightly annoyed, "You and Kimberly are together," Adam sighed and took a seat on the stool opposite, "Aren't you?"
"Yes," he stated honestly, "we are."
"Have you kissed?" Rocky interrupted, "Was it hot?" he interrupted again before the black ranger could respond, the glare he received said it all, "Sorry."
"Yes, we've kissed and we are together but we don't want anyone to know," before Rocky could ask he decided to explain it in one word. It was a word neither he nor Kimberly had brought up yet but knew would come up sooner or later, "Tommy."
"Ah. That's gonna cause some tension."
"Thank you Captain Obvious," Adam muttered sarcastically, Rocky didn't know the half of it; the encounter at the club was still a fresh memory in his mind.
"What happened to your hand?" Adam instinctively shielded his cut hand with the other.
"I'll tell you later," he stood up, "I need your word Rocky, as my best friend you cannot mention this to anyone," the red ranger didn't look happy with the request but relented with a nod.
"You can count on me."
"I'd better be able to," Adam threatened, "Now, if you don't mind I have a beautiful lady waiting for me," Rocky laughed, "See you later Rocko."
"Yeah, later Adam."
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"Trini…will you stop screaming," Kimberly laughed down the phone at her best friend, she noticed Adam reenter the room and immediately perked up, "It's not that big a deal."
(Bullshit! You and Adam are together, that is a very big deal) there was a pause (I told you didn't I) Kimberly groaned (I told you that he was into you. Which brings up a very good question, has he been into you?)
"Trini!" Kimberly tried to sound offended but couldn't help but laugh, "No, you know I'm not that kinda girl," Adam meanwhile was looking extremely confused, scratching his head he shrugged and flopped down beside her on the bed.
(I'm coming over right now)
Kimberly bit her lip to prevent a groan from escaping as Adam laid a gentle kiss on her neck, "Oh no you're not," she stated firmly, "You have a lecture today, remember?"
(That's one hour out of my day Kim) she heard the yellow ranger sigh (I'll be round after it) the pink ranger suddenly noticed a change in her mood (Besides…I…uh…need to talk to you about something) she seemed nervous about something.
"And this something would be?"
(I can't tell you on the phone, but I'll be around at twelve so don't make any plans, okay?) The tone carried in Trini's voice told the pink ranger that she didn't really have a choice in the matter.
Running a hand over her head Kimberly sighed, "Fine, twelve it is. Now leave me alone," she joked before hanging up the phone. Turning to face Adam who had his eyebrows raised she shrugged, "I figured you would tell Rocky, and I think it's a bit unfair if you get to tell someone and I don't."
"If you say so," Adam watched Kimberly dump her cell phone and lean into him. There was silence again as they both savored what was happening, enjoying each others company and the feelings they had for one another. Eventually Adam decided to tell Kimberly what he was planning to do after the lecture he had that afternoon. "Kimberly…"
The pink ranger smiled, she loved the way that he used her full name instead of shortening it like the others did, "Hmm?"
"I'm going to go see Tommy this afternoon, after my lecture," he felt her stiffen in his arms, "I have to apologize about last night, plus I need to be sure about something."
"Your scars," Kimberly knew what he was talking about, and even though he didn't respond she knew that was the reason. "Do you want me to come with you?"
"No," Adam kissed the top of her head, "This is something I have to sort out on my own."
Kimberly nodded, "Adam…" she paused, "How…"
"Did I get my scars?" he finished already knowing that the mere mention of the subject would bring questions.
"Yeah," he was quiet, "If you don't want to tell me I'll understand. I just…"
"I know," he soothed, he felt her stroking his hand lightly and took a deep breath, "There's nothing to tell really," he began, "after my Father was killed in that car accident when I was nine my mother remarried. But my stepfather wasn't exactly the most understanding of people."
"He did those to you?"
"They weren't as bad as they look now," Adam continued, completely avoiding Kimberly's question, "I just scar really easily," he gave a bitter chuckle, "I remember one time, he said it was for my own good. He tied me to the radiator and left me there until I passed out."
Kimberly swallowed the lump in her throat, "Didn't anyone ever suspect anything?"
"No, he was a model police officer. To everyone else he could do no wrong, but every night it was the same old routine," he felt as though the memories were ripping him apart, even so he continued, "My mother tried to stop him of course, but she couldn't do anything really…" There was a long pause, and for a moment Kimberly thought he had finished, but he wasn't, "I used to hate her so much for letting him do those things to me. I remember when my Father died, she said she would never let anything happen to me, and I believed her," Kimberly now understood the moment of pain she'd seen cross Adam's eyes earlier. "But…I don't hate her now, I just pity her."
Kimberly remained silent, she could feel Adam shaking, turning she looked deep into his eyes that were now filled with pain and suffering and said, "I'm so sorry," wrapping her arms around him she held the man she loved tightly, he didn't say anything, in fact he didn't make a sound, he just sat there, and let himself be comforted.
When he pulled away he actually saw tears running down Kimberly's face, "Hey, don't cry," he wiped the tears away with his thumb, "It was a long time ago." Kimberly nodded, "You know I never thought I'd be this close to anyone, and now that I am…I feel like nothing can ever hurt me again."
Kimberly tried to compose herself, clearing her throat she smiled, "I feel it too, I guess in that way we're the same, we never thought we'd be in love," Adam smiled and kissed her gently, pulling away she rested her forehead on his, "But I'm glad I was wrong."
"So am I," he whispered, "so am I."
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To Be Continued
By Boulder
Authors Notes
I am very sorry this chapter took so long to get up, the reason is I changed my internet connection so I couldn't go online for a few days. So to make up for it I decided to write quite a long chapter this time, it's been kinda hard gauging the right emotions I needed for this chapter because the previous few have all contained one emotion I could work off. Anger, pain and so on, but this one required me to meld a lot of emotions into a believable chapter, I hope I've been able to do that. Anyways, I'm not positive whether or not I'll have the next chapter up before the New Year because now with Christmas approaching I'm working overtime to get money. But it might be so keep an eye out. As always if you like this chapter please review.
P.S. To all those reading The Death of a Ranger I'm discontinuing the story. I'm not going to give my reason for it now but I will tell you why in the later chapters
Regards
Boulder