Hey Everyone! I've decided to try something new. I started this story YEARS ago and I started typing it up a few months ago and realized how truly crappy my writing used to be, so I hit delete and got over it. But then tonight I was sitting around bored with writer's block, TRYING to work on Dreams Of Gold and after a few hours, got nowhere. So I just sat there, staring blankly at my TV while 7th Heaven was on and got the idea to rewrite my old story. I'm really not sure how it used to go, but I'm going to attempt to rewrite it. I've got a lot of great ideas for fixing this story, so I hope you will all bare with me through it. I will continue to update Dreams Of Gold while continuing this one at the same time. Like with Dreams Of Gold, I don't have a title for this story yet, so ideas and suggestions are more than welcome. Thank you to everybody for all the wonderful reviews! You guys are the best, I love you all! Please let me know what you think of this new story. =)
DreamsOfGoldDoorbell
"Coming!" Tommy called as he threw some clothes in his duffle bag, quickly zipping it closed, then throwing the strap over his shoulder as he dashed down the stairs to answer the door, before the bell rang again. Tommy threw the door open to see a beautiful young woman about his age, dressed in a short black skirt and green top, with a black cardigan over it and black open toed platform sandals on her feet. Tommy stared dumbfounded at the girl, looking her over from her perfectly manicured pink toenails, to her glistening brown eyes and streaked burnett hair.
" . . . . . . . . . Hi Tommy . . . . . . . . ." the young woman spoke, giving Tommy a radiant smile as their eyes finally met. The young woman casually looked him over as Tommy continuously stared at her, as if time were standing still. He has the same dark brown eyes and long brown hair as the last time she'd seen him. Tommy wore black karate pants and a white wife beater top that showed off his perfectly tanned, muscular arms, and a pair of flip flop sandals on his feet.
"K . . . Kimberly . . . . . Wh . . . . . What are you doing here?" Tommy asked, finally finding his voice.
"Do you have a minute? . . . . . I was kind of hoping we could talk . . . . ."
"You didn't answer the question . . . . . What are you doing here Kim?" Tommy asked again.
"I was in town, so I thought I would stop by . . . Do you have a minute?"
"I . . . I'm kind of in a hurry. I've got a meet in 5 minutes, and its all the way across town . . . . ." Tommy said, his voice trailing off.
"I can give you a ride if you'd like." Kimberly offered. "We can talk on the way . . ."
"I don't know Kim . . . . ."
"Come on, you're gonna be late. Let me give you a ride." Tommy just stared at her, thousands of thoughts and unasked questions running through his head.
" . . . . . I . . . . . Sure, I guess a ride would be ok . . . . ." Tommy finally answered.
"Great! Let's get going then. I don't want you to be late." Kimberly said turning from the door and heading down the walk to the driveway. Tommy slowly followed behind her, not exactly knowing what to say. "Its my Dad's." Kimberly said when Tommy's mouth dropped open at the sight of the black BMW Z3 sitting in his driveway.
"Its nice."
"Yeah, I like it." Kimberly agreed as they got in, and she started the engine. The radio started to play as Kimberly buckled her seat belt then carefully backed out of Tommy's driveway and headed down the street.
When I see you smile
I know everything's okay
When I hear you laugh
It's always a brighter day
Gonna do my best to get the rest
Cause long as your with me we'll be alright
It's a beautiful day
Yeah yeah
It's a beautiful day
Yeah yeah
It's a beautiful day
Yeah yeah
Such a beautiful day
"So, where exactly are we going?" Kimberly asked as she turned left out of Tommy's neighborhood.
"Uh, Youth Center."
"Oh! Wow, I haven't been there in forever!"
"When did you get back?" Tommy finally asked as they drove.
"A couple hours ago."
"Oh . . . . ."
"Is it a big meet today, or one of the smaller ones?"
"County Championships."
"Oh! Well, Good Luck! I'm sure you'll do great! Do you mind if I stay and watch?"
"Its up to you . . ."
"I don't want to distract you." Kimberly told him. Tommy was silent for a minute, running his hand through his long hair as he stared out the window next to him, then took a deep breath before speaking.
"Why are you back?" he finally asked.
"The Pan Globals are over now, and I really missed my family."
"How long are you staying?"
"I'm not really sure . . . . . Maybe a few months, maybe more . . ." Tommy remained silent as they drove through town. ". . . I don't have any definite plans yet . . . Its been a really long time Tommy . . ." Kimberly said softly, glancing over at her former boyfriend who was still staring out the window. " . . . I was hoping we could talk, but I guess it can wait until after your meet. I don't want to distract you."
"Why are you really here Kim?" Tommy finally asked, turning away from the window.
"Tommy, I . . . . ." Kimberly started as she pulled into the youth center parking lot. "I really don't want to distract you. You've got a huge meet to win. We can talk later." she told him as they got out of the car and headed for the building.
"When You Smile/Beautiful Day"
"Summerland" TV Series
© Warner Brothers 2004
I'm not sure what the title actually is, or who the song is by. It's the theme song to "Summerland" on the WB network. I've done some research to find the title and artist, but unfortunately nobody really knows. But as soon as I find out, I'll be sure to give them credit. I just really liked the song. =)