Endless Roads
Chapter Two - Hiding
The next morning, Kim woke up to delicious aroma of fried eggs and bacon. She slowly opened her eyes, still lying comfortably in bed. A smile appeared on her face as she realized that Jason had woken up extra early to cook her breakfast. She slowly sat up and stretched her arms out, letting out a big yawn. She reached for her robe that rested on a chair next to the bed. She quickly put it on and joined Jason outside of her room.
"Good morning!" Jason exclaimed.
"Well what do we have here?" Kim asked walking up to the kitchen table.
"Madame, your breakfast is served." Jason replied, placing a plate of food on the table.
"Wow Jason. I have to say, I'm impressed."
"I've had practice." He smiled back as Kim took a seat, grabbed a fork and took a bite of Jason's creation.
"Oh my god, Jason. Why did you not cook like this when you were back in Florida?"
"Well with a cook like Lacey around, what's the point." Jason joked. Kim laughed.
"Do you miss her?" she asked.
"Yeah." Jason said hesitantly.
"She's misses you too." Kim responded.
"Thanks Kim. That was good to hear." He smiled. Kim paused, staring down at her plate.
"I guess this is my part when I go: I know how you feel." Kim replied, reflecting to when she had let go of Tommy when writing him the letter. Jason looked over at her with sympathy in his eyes. She looked up to see him gazing at her.
"What?"
"So how was it?"
"How was what?
"Seeing him again." Jason whispered. Kim shut her eyes in disbelief. She couldn't believe that Jason asked her that.
"Jason don't start this." Kim replied, shaking her head.
"Start what?"
"This whole 'how did you feel seeing Tommy again' thing!" Kim snapped.
"Kim, you broke up with the poor guy, practically ripping his heart into two. And you don't feel any regret or sympathy?"
"That was five years ago, we've both moved on. I don't understand why you're bringing up this old topic!"
"Oh come on… don't tell me you don't still feel for him." Jason replied.
"You know what? As a matter of fact, I don't." Kim blurted out. "Not at all."
"Kim…"
"Did you hear me, Jason? That was five years ago! I've gotten OVER all of that."
"I don't believe you."
"God, Jason! I can't believe I'm getting this from you!" Kim snapped again.
"All right then… I'm sorry that I even brought it up."
"No! You should be sorry for even thinking about it!"
"Well excuse me for asking."
"Why are you asking me this any way? This my first morning back, and you're already starting at it about Tommy."
"Kim look, I saw the tension between the two of you last night. There was obviously something on your mind."
"And so that automatically made you assume that I was thinking about him?" Kim snapped again. Jason remained silent, not knowing what to say next. He knew it was a huge mistake to bring up the subject. He looked back up at Kim, who had a huge frown upon her face.
"I'll have you know that I wasn't thinking about Tommy last night. Believe me… that is the last thing I want to worry about now."
"Why? What's going on?" Jason asked.
"Weren't you paying attention last night? Didn't you hear my gymnastics story?" Kim replied.
"Oh that." Jason realized. There was silence between the two for a quick moment. "Why'd you hide it then, if it was going to bother you?"
"Are you crazy! Do you really think I'm going to tell them the real reason why I left gymnastics?"
"Well they're you're friends aren't they? Don't you think they deserve the truth?"
"Jason, don't give me that crap."
"Look, I understand your situation. That's why I didn't stop you from lying to them last night, but the truth's gonna come out sooner or later."
"Well right now they don't need to know."
"Fine then." Jason mumbled, as Kim continued eating her breakfast. So many thoughts were going through her mind. Jason was right. The truth was going to come out, and she wasn't ready to deal with it. Her life in Angel Grove was so different compared to the life she had in Florida. A life that she enjoyed but was ashamed of to show to those who knew her so well. She'd die if Aisha, Tommy and the rest of the group found out about what she had done to herself. She didn't want them to think that she was a bad person, because she wasn't. In fact, coming back home may have been one of the best decisions she had made in years. She looked over at Jason who was reading the newspaper quietly. She was glad that he was there. There was no way she would get through life in Angel Grove, lying her whole way through, by herself. He was the only one that knew, and she expected him to keep it a secret. The group wasn't ready to hear her tale, and she wasn't ready to tell it.
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(Author's Note: Okay… I know this chapter was short, but it's better than no chapter at all. LOL!! I'm loving the reviews that you guys have been giving! Keep it up!! Thanx. )
