Title: Rumor Has It
By: Morgan

Disclaimer: Saban owns all PR material and characters. I am just borrowing them and writing a fanfic about them because I am bored and I need something to do. I own all character I make up myself, however. Please, oh, please don't sue me.

Distribution: Anywhere as long as I am informed first.

Rating: R for language, adult situations, and other stuff I decide to throw your way.

Time Line: This story takes place four years after Kim left for Florida. Kim did break up with Tommy and they are dating other people in this fanfic. No one made her write "The Letter" or anything like that. She really did meet someone new. Most of the characters are 22, and some are 23. Okay, that's good enough I guess.

My Notes: Okay, I hope you guys like this new series because I have never written anything like this one before. Please read and review so I know whether or not I am wasting my time writing another chapter. Thanks. ~Morgan~


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Auburn Park
Sunday, September 22, 2000 12:34 P.M.
Angel Grove, Ca

"Hey Trevor, would you hand me that paper towel? I just spilt this all over me," Kim laughed as she reached across Trini to grab his offering, cleaning up the ice cold coke that ran down her leg.

"Been drinking long Kim? Do you need a bib, because I could give you one of Esperanza's of you need it," Rocky kidded as Kim shot him a 'go to hell' look. "Hey, It was just a simple suggestion Kim." Esperanza was Rocky's seven month old daughter. He had found love with a beautiful young lady, only one year his junior, he had met through his younger sister Becky. They had automatically clicked when they laid eyes on each other. They had been married three months after meeting each other and two short months later they found out they were having a baby. Though overwhelmed at first, they had been exciting about the pending pregnancy and the arrival of their first niƱo. But unfortunately, Isabella had died from kidney failure shortly after Esperanza had made her appearance. Rocky had named her that because esperanza meant hope in Spanish.

"So Kim, how was Florida? Was it really beautiful out there," Kat asked as her as the entire gang celebrated her homecoming with a picnic at the park in the beautiful, sunny California weather.

"Oh, yes. Florida was great, I can't deny it, but Angel Grove is still my home. I missed you guys and Angel Grove so much and I can't wait until we find an apartment and get settled down here again." Trevor and Kimberly had been dating a little over four years now. The relationship was extremely serious since the two had lived together for seven months in Florida and were talking about marriage in the future. They never really fought, but when they did they always made up. In fact, both sometimes fought just to make up since 'making up' was the best part of their relationship.

"I bet. So, how long have you two been together?" Kat went on and on heedless of Tommy and the others stares and glares. "Was Trevor the man you dumped...Oh, I'm so sorry Kim. I really did not mean to bring that up." She turned to look in her current boyfriend's face and muttered, "Sorry Tommy, I wasn't thinking at all..."

Tommy shook it off as coolly as he could and responded with, "It's okay guys. That was a long time ago and all that matters now is that we are happy. Right Kim?"

"Right. Tommy and I have talked about this time after time again and we both agree that it is past us. You don't have to get all weird when we are around all right? Now, not another word about it. Besides, Trevor has no idea what we are talking about," she said smiling at his confused face. He just sat there on the blanket and watched as the people chattered back and forth. "We're talking about the letter I wrote Tommy a couple years ago...You know, 'The Letter'."

"Oh, 'The Letter', I see... Well, is there anything more interesting here in Angel Grove, besides trees and lakes?"

"Yeah man, we'll have to take you down town to go club hoping and dancing. It can be loads of fun if you go with the right people. See, Adam here doesn't dance or drink so he can be kind of a boring person to go with." Adam gave him a dirty look and then a playful smile, so Rocky just kept on blabbering. "Now Aisha, that's a different story. And Kim, you better watch out because Kim can dance all night and drink like there's no tomorr..."

"Rocky, shut up. I don't drink...that much." Everyone busted out laughing at her comment. They had all seen Kim drink, because they all drank as well. They didn't sit around getting drunk every weekend, but they did drink. And why wouldn't they? They were all well over the legal drinking age.

"Okay, okay Rocky, we get the picture. There is more to Angel Grove than lakes and trees. There is a little bar in Gross Road called The Green Cow, we all go there a lot. You guys could join me and Tommy there tomorrow night if you want to, right baby?" Tommy nodded his head at Kat's suggestion. Though he didn't really want to be around Trevor and Kim simply because it hurt too much to see them together, he decided that it would be good for the others to see them being civil to each other.

"Yeah, we're going to be there around eight if you want to meet us up there. It shouldn't be too crowded since it's a Monday night."

Kim looked to Trevor to get his agreement, and when he shook his head yes she answered, "Okay, we'll see you there." Everyone went back to talking amongst the others while Tommy, Kat, Kim and Trevor spoke to each other, catching up on old times.


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Okay, this was just a short little tester chapter. If you want more let me know and review. I hope you liked it. Thanks. ~Morgan~