Chapter Five
Tommy sat on the bench, trying to catch his breath. A towel wrapped around his shoulders and his water bottle in one hand.
After that work out, his body and mind felt better. That was what he needed, to work out his frustration and to clear his head. He ran a shaky hand, pushing strands away from his face, through his hair.
He stood, grabbing his bag. He knew he had to go home and take a shower, to get the sweat off his body, from the work out he had done.
He waved bye to everyone, telling them he would be back later, then be left, getting in his car and heading home.
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Kimberly turned her head when she heard her name. Her face lit up, when she saw who it was. She flew off the picnic table and ran up to the guy, standing there, throwing her arms around him.
"Billy."
"I thought it was you," He said, as he hugged her back. "What are you doing here? I thought you were in Florida."
"I was," She said, as the two went and sat down on the picnic table. "But, I'm back now."
Billy looked at her strange. He found it odd that she was here, in the park sitting next to him and not in Florida.
"Is everything okay with the competition for the Pan Global Games?" He asked concerned.
"Yeah, everything's great," She said. "Everything's just fine."
He knew that she was lying. He could tell it in her voice. He looked over at her again. Their eyes met and she could tell that he knew.
"Well, that's good," He said. "I'm glad everything's working out for you. But what's the real reason you're here?"
She turned away from him. She sighed. "Would you believe me if I told you that I've missed Angel Grove?"
He shook his head. "Come on Kim, you know me better then that. I would've believed it, if it was the truth, but I know it's not."
She laughed. "No one knows me better then you," She said, looking over at him and smiled. "Actually, I'm back because I have something to fix, something that should have never happened."
Billy studied her face, her expression. He knew. "Does this have to deal with a certain someone and a certain letter?"
Kimberly sat there, tears stung her eyes. She looked down at her hands, folding them. She shook her head yes. "It was the biggest mistake I've done, by sending him that letter. I thought that Kyle was the one. You know the one that I was gonna spend the rest of my life with. But it didn't turn out that way. He wasn't the same guy that I fell for. He changed on me. I had doubts at first about being with him, but spending time with him changed all that. And I wrote that letter to Tommy. But now I know it was the biggest mistake I've done. I've hurt him so much, that I can't imagine the pain that I've caused on him. And I don't know what to do."
"Have you told him yet, that you're back in town?" Billy asked.
"No, I just arrived about an hour ago. I came here first. Thought maybe I could figure out a way to show myself to him. But I just chicken out and got scared, wishing that I was on a plane back to Florida."
Billy sighed, putting a hand on her shoulder for comfort. "I know this much. I know Tommy was hurt by that letter. But I also know that he cares about you a lot, and if you tell him, what you have been to me, I'm sure that he'll understand."
"But what if he doesn't want to see me? What if he hates me?"
"Tommy doesn't hate you. He's never hated anyone before in the years we've known him, unless you are some evil forces trying to take or destroy earth. He cares too much about you to hate you. But, you'll never find out anything if you don't try."
Kimberly sat there. She knew that Billy was right. She won't know anything if she won't try. What's the worse that could happen?
"Billy, you're right," She said, hugging him. "I have to try. I didn't come all this way for nothing. I'll never know if there is anything left between us, if I don't try."
"Right, and if you want, I can help you," He told her. "I may not have much experience with love, but I can try my best."
Kimberly smiled at him. "Thanks. I'd like that," She said, hugging him again.
"You're welcome. That's what friends are for, to help. And that's what I'm here for. You and Tommy belong together." Kimberly blushed. She hoped that he was right.
Billy stood up grabbing Kim's hand. "Come on. I have an idea."
