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Summary: This may be out of order in whatever way, but hey, its my story, I get to decide how it goes. ;-) Sorry if it takes a while for me to get it posted, but I've been writing it in whatever time I get between classes and stuff and I'm laptop less so its all scribbled down on paper and I've actually gotta find time to type it all up. But hopefully I'll find enough time somewhere. =) Happy Reading!

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Missing You

~ ~ A Few Months Later ~ ~

"Tommy? When is Kimberly coming home?" AnneMarie asked as they ate breakfast one morning.

"I'm not sure . . . She's training for a huge competition, and doesn't have time for anything other than school and practice."

"I miss her."

"I do too. But I'm trying not to think about it. Kimberly will be home to visit when she can."

"Can I call her?"

"If you'd like . . ."

"Is she coming home for Christmas?"

"She's supposed to!"

"I wish she could come home sooner. I don't like Florida."

"Its too far away, isn't it?"

"Uh huh!"

"Why don't you call her AnneMarie. Kimberly likes talking to you."

"Have you called her?"

"All the time!"

"Do you love her?"

"I do! Very much!"

"Do you think you'll marry her?

"Someday!"

"I love her too."

"And Kimberly loves you right back! So go call her! She'll be happy to hear your voice!"

"What's the number?"

"Pick up the phone and hold down number one."

"Ok . . . . ." AnneMarie said as she reached for the cordless phone. "Kimberly?"

"Hey AnneMarie! How are you?"

"Good. Tommy told me to call you. We miss you."

"Oh Sweetie, I miss you guys too."

"When are you coming home?"

"I should be home for Christmas."

"Why can't you come home sooner?"

"I wish I could, but I have to practice Sweetie."

"I want you to be here for my birthday."

"Oh Sweetie, I'm so sorry. Is Tommy around?"

"Yeah, do you want to talk to him?"

"Can I?"

"Yeah. Just a second."

"Thanks Sweetie."

"You're welcome." AnneMarie said as she handed the phone to Tommy.

"Hi Honey! How's Florida?"

"Lonely. I miss you guys so much!"

"We miss you too. I almost called you last night, just to hear your voice."

"I wish you had. I was really depressed last night. I could have used the support."

"I wish I could hold you right now."

"I wish you could too. I miss being with you."

"I miss being with you too, but I know how important it is fo ryou to follow your dreams."

"I just wish it didn't involve being so far away."

"I know, but you'll be home soon."

"I guess . . ."

"How's your training going?"

"Its good. But it was better with you as a coach."

"I know nothing about gymnastics."

"I kink of liked that though."

"Kimberly . . . . ."

"I just really miss you."

"I really miss you too."

"How are the rangers?"

"They're good. They miss you."

"What about Kat? How's she working out?"

"She's not you."

"I'd think that's a good thing."

"It kind of is. But its not because she's here and you're not."

"Is she at least doing a good job?"

"I guess. But I'm pretty sick of having to save her all the time."

"She's new Tommy."

"I love you Kimberly."

"I love you too Sweetie . . . Isn't homecoming coming up soon?"

"I'm not going. I think I'll take AnneMarie to a movie or something instead."

"Tommy . . ."

"I'm not going without you."

"Tommy, you should go. You deserve to have some fun with your friends."

"So do you."

"I will when I come home for Christmas."

"What if I came to visit you?"

"That's not a good idea. I'm always practicing, and we wouldn't get ot really spend any time together."

"I hate this!"

"I do too. But I'll be home soon."

"Not soon enough though."

"Maybe I should just quit and come home."

"No! Absolutely not! You're where you should be."

"But I wish I wasn't. I miss you way too much!"

"I miss you too, but like you said, you'll be home soon. And I'm thinking maybe I'll come visit for Thanksgiving."

"Tommy, you don't have to do that."

"I know, but I want to. Its really hard not having you around."

"Maybe it would be better . . . . ." Kimberly's voice trailed off.

"Maybe what would be better?" Tommy asked.

" . . . . . Nothing, never mid. I love you Tommy."

"I love you too. And I hate to do this, but I know you have practice to get to, and I need to get AnneMarie to school before I turn her into me."

"Yeah, that's a good idea . . ." Kimberly said softly.

"Kim? . . . . . Are you ok?"

" . . . . . Yeah . . . . ." she lied.

"I love you so much! Call me later, ok?"

"I'll try."

"I love you Sweetie. Have a good day."

"I'll try. Tell everyone I said hi, and I miss them."

"I will."

"I miss you so much Tommy!"

"I miss you too. But we'll be together again soon."

"I can't wait."

"Me either."

"I don't want to let you go."

"I know, I don't either."

"You're going to be late. I'll see you later."

"I love you Beautiful! More than you know!"

"I love you too Tommy! Have a good ay. And say hi to Zordon and Alpha for me."

"I will."

"I miss you!"

"I miss you too Honey."

"Bye Tommy. I love you."

"I love you too Kimberly." he said as he hung up the phone. Tommy stared silently at the phone in his hands, before setting it down, and finishing his breakfast.

"What did Kimberly say?" Mrs. Oliver asked as she entered the kitchen.

"She's coming home for Christmas . . ." Tommy said softly.

"That's wonderful!"

" . . . If it wasn't so far away . . . . ."

"Tommy, I'm sure she misses you just as much as you miss her!"

"Sorry, but that doesn't make it any easier! I'm an idiot for letting her go!" he said in a harsh voice, then got up and left the room.





To Be Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .