Disclaimer: I own ONLY AnneMarie, Fabiola, Madam Velosomikh and Madamé Císerosa.

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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Changes

2 Weeks Later

"Here's another box." Tommy said, walking into AnneMarie's bedroom.

"Remind me again, why we're moving?"

"Because Kimberly wants a house."

"We already have a house! And I like it here!"

"I like it too. But Kimberly wants a house instead of a condo."

"Why? This place is perfect! I hate moving!"

"I know, but I don't like it very much either. But its what Kimberly wants."

"So what! Love her and everything, but I don't see why we have to move, just because she wants a house instead of a condo by the beach. I like it here!"

"I do too. But sometimes you just have to compromise. I love Kimberly, and I want her to be happy."

"What about me? I don't' get to be happy?"

"AnneMarie . . . . . If it were up to me, we wouldn't be moving. But a house is better for a baby. It's more stable."

"I don't think so, but whatever."

"Hey, I'll make you a deal, ok? Kimberly really loves our condo, but buying this house is something that Kimberly and I will always share. Its something that belongs to both of us. Its somewhere we can not only live, but raise a family together." Tommy explained as AnneMrie plopped down on her bed.

"But you already share this place . . ."

"I know. But its different. This condo is our home. Your's and Mine. And yes, Kimberly lives here too. But its not the same. I bought this place on my own. It's the house you grew up in, and I know we're both going to miss this place a lot. But that is also why I'm renting it out instead of selling it. I was kind of hoping you would want it after high school. Or at least after college. But for right now, we're going to be moving." Tommy sat down next to AnneMarie and tucked a loch of hair behind her ear, before continuing. "Its all hard to understand, I know . . .But buying a house together is a huge part of a marriage. Its building a whole new life together, separate from the ones we had before . . ."

"You never exactly had a life away from her . . ."

"I know . . . She's been my life since the day I first laid my eyes on her . . . And I would give up my life for her, without even thinking about it."

"Is that why you're quitting racing?"

"Kind of. Racing is really dangerous. I've already been badly hurt once, but I got really lucky! I can't put Kimberly through that again. It would tear her apart, and scar her for life. And I can't even begin to imagine what she would do if I died . . . . .So yes, I'm giving up my racing career for her. But I'm also giving it up to follow my original dream. I'm finally going to have that karate studio I've always wanted. SO even though I'm giving up a lot right now, I'm actually going to be getting so much more in return. I'm losing my home and career, but I"m getting the girl of my dreams, a new life, the family I've always wanted, and my own business. So to me, its completely worth it!"

"But it still sucks."

"Yes it does . . . So here's the deal . . . I'll help you pack. Then we can take all our stuff over to the new house, and you can have whatever room you'd like. I'll even help you decorate it exactly how you want it, no matter what the cost. I'll even take you clothes shopping."

"You don't have to do that . . ."

"But I want to . . . All you have to do, is pretend to be happy for Kimberly. I'm the only one who will know you really aren't . . . So, do we have a deal?"

" . . . I guess . . ." AnneMarie said softly.

"Ok . . . So then let's go get some pizza, I'm starving! We'll pack later."

"Ok . . . . . But Tommy?" she started as he got up.

"Yeah?"

"I am happy for you guys . . .I just don't want to move."

"I know. But its going to be ok." AnnMarie gave him half a smile. "Just remember that no matter what happens, I still love you the most. And I do want you to be happy."

"I love you too Tommy." she said as he reached out to hug her. AnneMarie snuggled into Tommy's arms, letting him hold her for a moment, before letting go.

"I'm gonna go get David. I'll see you downstairs, ok?"

"Ok." AnneMarie agreed as she watched her brother leave the room.





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