Kim and Alex were sitting in the bus talking. Alex still wanted details about what happened last night. She was telling the truth. Nothing had happened between her and Bosco last night. They were talking and they just fell asleep. They were both really tired last night.

"So, why don't you want to tell anyone? I mean you say you like Bosco a lot. I just don't get why you want to keep it from everyone. Are you like ashamed to be with him?" Alex asked. She knew Kim usually didn't care about what people thought about her. Why would she care what they thought about her seeing Bosco?

"When I was with Jimmy everyone would tell me how stupid I was and that he would never change. They said because of his reputation he would just hurt me. Well he had hurt me many times. So they were right. And if I tell them about Bosco, they're going to say the same exact thing, and I'm afraid that I'll lose him and they'll be right once again," Kim said. She felt tears falling down her face and she quickly wiped them away. She didn't want alex to see her cry. She didn't want anyone to see her cry.

"Kim, they just said that because they knew it'd get to you and because they care about you. Remember what happened when Bobby died? Every one is afraid that you might do that again. But if Bosco makes you happy, they'll see that and they'll know to keep their mouths shut. They just said that when you were with Jimmy because they knew the whole history between you and Jimmy. They just didn't want to see you get hurt by him again. That's all," Alex replied. She never knew Kim felt that way, but she also never asked how Kim felt about everything. She just assumed and drew her own conclusions. Now she felt bad. Because she was acting like everyone else. She knew Kim would never be stupid enough to do what she did when Bobby died. She had Joey and Bosco and all her friends. She would never do that to Joey again.

"I know. I guess I should tell everyone. But I want to let Bosco know first. I don't want to tell everyone without him knowing," Kim said.

"What made you change your mind about telling everyone?" Alex asked. She was too good at these things.

"What you said," Kim replied. She felt a lot better now that she had talked to Alex. She forgot how good of a friend Alex was. They should really talk more often.

"I'm glad I could help. I'm just happy that you're happy and now I don't have to put up with you being depressed. When you're depressed, you make me depressed. I don't know how. Like you'll say something and then I'm depressed for the rest of the day. You should really come with a warning," Alex said. She saw the look and Kim's face and couldn't help but laugh.

"I'm not that bad," Kim said in defense. At least she didn't think she was. She heard Alex laughing and couldn't help but laugh with her.

Kim was waiting outside for Bosco. She watched him walk up to her. She pulled him closer and kissed him hard on the lips. She didn't care if anyone saw.

"What was that for? I thought you didn't want anyone to know about us yet," Bosco said surprised. He was happy that she was kissing him, but he was confused. Today she said she didn't want anyone to know about them yet.

"Because I like you and I don't care if anyone sees. I want to tell everyone. I want to tell them tomorrow," Kim said. She saw Bosco smile and she could just tell that he was happy about this. Of course he would be. He was the one that didn't want to keep their relationship a secret. He was the one that wanted everyone to know and kept telling her it didn't matter what other people thought. And he and Alex were right. It didn't matter what anyone thought about them. As long as her and Bosco were happy.

"That's great. But what changed your mind? Earlier you didn't want anyone to know. You said you weren't ready," Bosco asked. He had his arms wrapped around Kim and was holding her close.

"I talked to Alex today. She kind of convinced me it was time to tell everyone," Kim answered.

"Remind me to thank her," Bosco replied smiling. He was happy that people would know about them and they would be able to be together in public without having to worry about anyone finding out. This was what he'd been waiting for for a long time.

"Are you ready to go now?" Kim asked. She had to pick up Joey from her mothers and she was already late.

"Yeah, We're stopping at your mother's first right?" Bosco asked. He just wanted to make sure.

"Yes. I told her I would pick him up tonight. He's already spent too many nights over there this week," Kim replied. Her and bosco walked over to his car and went to pick up Joey. Things were working out great for them.

TBC...