Chapter 5

1:15 pm

"Let's go to the gym," Aisha said, as they were inside Kim's room cleaning up the mess of alcohol. Kimberly also spent her time drawing or painting along with writing songs and sheet music.

"Now?"

"After this. We ate like 5 cartons of ice cream, come on I know you feel gross," Aisha said.

"Only thing I had eaten in almost a week."

"How are you not sick?" Kim shrugged. "So, can we talk about it?"

"Sure. After the gym."

"How about the pool after the gym?"

"Sound great, just the two of us?"

"Of course." They tied up the bags and went to change. Aisha came into her room after changing, carrying her gym bag. Kimberly packed her swimsuit and a tee along with a change of clothes. She took Aisha's arm as they left. The gym was packed, which was usual on a Saturday. Aisha and Kimberly ran beside each other, talking and laughing. After nearly 2 hours of working out, they moved to the ball and mats. Aisha held Kim's feet for sit-ups. Then they switched.

"I want a navel ring."

"I'll take you."

"My mother will kill me."

"We are 18, sweetie." Aisha covered her stomach.

"Like that matters." Kimberly laughed.

"Come on, stop whining and give me 20 more."

"Yes sir!" She saluted Kimberly and went back to her sit-ups. They went to the pool. Kimberly stood in her black swimsuit with stripes, pink ties at the top and the boyshorts, all guys turned to stare at the 2 girls in their bikinis. They found 2 empty secluded chairs. Kimberly pulled out the suntan lotion and water bottles. Kim slipped off her sneakers and put on her navy flip flops. Kimberly finally told Aisha everything.

"I knew it!"

"What?"

"You were always slipping off for hours at a time, and Tommy is not subtle. I wish I went with my gut and said something. So he's gonna tell her tonight?" Kim nodded. "That's good right?"

"Not for Katherine."

"Whatever, she should have known he only loves you."

"Aisha, they have been together nearly a year."

"Had. Besides, she always wanted him, even when you left, I could see it. Though she would deny it, but I never thought you would break up with him. I swore I would cut my hair bald if you two weren't together."

"Bald?"

"Lucky I never kept to that." They both laughed. "So, why was the music media set to play 'Crazy' 1654 times?"

"From the first moment I saw Tommy until the last."

"Are you ready for everyone to know?"

"Yea, now I am. I'm tired of all this hiding out. We love each other, we should be together."

"That's the spirit." They took a dip in the pool, before going out for dinner.

Kimberly and Aisha came into the loft to find Katherine laughing and talking to Tanya.

"Oh, wow, it's so beautiful!"

"I know, I mean, it must have cost him a fortune!" Katherine saw the girls. "Hey!"

"Hey, wow, what's going?"

"Look what Tommy brought me!" She showed the bracelet. "I knew he loves me, I mean, why else would he get this? I think we are going to be okay." Kimberly put on a fake smile. Aisha looked at her. Kimberly went to put her doggy bag away. "I can't believe it, we are finally solid." Kimberly wiped away a tear that fell. Aisha watched Kimberly walk into her room. Katherine squeezed the bear as it repeated 'I love you'. Aisha went into Kim's room and closed the door.

"I'm a fool."

"No, sweetie. He's the fool."

"I trusted him, Sha. Why does he not love me!" She cried into her pillow. Aisha rubbed her back as she laid beside her. She looked out to see it was raining. 'There goes the night', Aisha thought.

2:50 am

At nearly 3 in the morning. Tommy was up getting water when he heard the buzzer. Tommy went to the speaker.

"Yea?"

"Open the door." Tommy knew that voice. He could hear the anger in her voice. He simply buzzed her up. Kimberly was laying in bed, anger as hell, finally decided to comfront the boy that is haunting her every waking moment. Tommy opened the door after the one knock.

"You're soaking wet." She pulled away from his hands. "Come on, Kim, come in." He touched her bare shoulders and pulled her inside. Her clothes clung to her, the white skirt, sheer now, hair matted to her face. Tommy walked to her toward the laundry area. She stopped allowing him to search for some towels. He came back carrying the towels. Kim slapped him hard. Tommy staggered backward.

"You are a jackass and I'm a fool." Tommy closed his eyes and walked toward her. Kim stepped back slightly, but Tommy cornered her against the wall and started rubbing down Kim.

"I'm sorry."

"How could you give that to her! I thought we...I was wasting my time, huh?" She pushed him away.

"NO! I do love you!"

"Then why, Tommy? Why the damn diamond bracelet? Why the fuck did I have to hear about how all the fighting between you and her was over with it. That now the bracelet meant you love her, love her and not me!" He threw the towels down.

"It was meant for you." Tommy grabbed her shoulders.

"Wha..?"

"I was doing some laundry, she was in my room. She found it, I was about to do it, Kim. I was about to tell her how much I love you, how for over the past 4 months we have been together and how I only want you. But she held up the bracelet with tears in her eyes. I froze, I tried to tell her, but she got so excited, kissed me and ran out with it. I...I should have ran her down and told her everything, but..."

"You're were scared."

"No, I'm not scared. I just don't want to hurt her, but I think that's the only way we can be together." Tommy kissed Kim. "I want that and I care about us more than Kat's feelings. I'll get the bracelet back and.."

"I know, I'm sorry I blew up at you." She touched his cheek. "And hitting you."

"No, I'm sorry. This is all my fault. I should have told her months ago." Kim kissed his cheek. "Let's get you out of those wet clothes."

"Is that all you think about, getting me out of my clothes?" Tommy smiled.

"Shhh," Tommy took her hand and led her to his room.

Next day

Kimberly woke up against Tommy's chest. She smiled and started kissing his chest. Tommy groaned and his arm tightened around her.

"I love waking up to holding you."

"You just love cuddling."

"Hey!"

"Like it's a lie."

"I only cuddle because I know you love it."

"Yea right." He quickly turned her over laughing. Jason, who was making breakfast, heard laughing, followed by a loud moan. He smiled and shook his head. Kimberly went back to sleep. Tommy came out with just a short towel around his waist after a shower.

"Dude! Trying to eat here!"

"Everything is covered!"

"Not your face!" Rocky said digging into his plate.

"Funny, man." Tommy called the girl's loft. "Hi, Katherine, I was wondering if we could met up for breakfast. Okay, thanks, see you in 20 minutes."

Tommy got a box of cereal down and poured a bowel.

"Bro, why are you eating?"

"I won't be eating with Katherine, especially when I tell her the truth."

"Oh, right." Tommy got dressed. Kimberly woke up just as his boots were done.

"Hey." She sat up and wrapped her arms around him.

"Hey, Beautiful. I'll be back." Tommy rubbed her arms, before turning and kissing her. She laid down on her back.

"Where are you going?"

"To hell."

"Oh, bring some water," Kim said turned off her back and to her stomach, hugging one of his pillows. He crawled over and kissed her head.

"Don't you want to come with me?"

"Hells no! I'm gonna get mine as well." She reached back and kissed him. "Good luck, I guess." He kissed her again and again. She laughed as he started sucking on her neck. "Go, mister!" Tommy's arms around her, tightened. He gripped one breast. "Tommy!"

"I'm going!" They kissed and he left with a big deep breath.

10 am

"I found a spot outside."

"Oh, great." Katherine followed Tommy. "This is a great spot. The sun is great." She put the bear on the table and sat down with help from Tommy. "Why did you want me to bring the bear?" Katherine asked putting her napkin in her lap. Tommy found them a table outside away from a crowd. "And why is your tray nearly empty?"

"It wasn't meant for you. None of it."

"What do you mean, it wasn't meant for me?" Tommy pulled out the navy case and handed it over. Katherine hesitated and took it.

"Read the top. Engraved part."

'I am sorry that what I did made you doubt my love for you. There will never be another woman I love more than love you, Beautiful. I hope this bracelet makes you see how much I love you and want to spend my life with you. I love you, Kim.
Your White Knight'

Katherine looked up and closed the case. Tears in her eyes.

"It was meant for Kimberly?"

"Yea." Tommy watched tears roll down her face.

"But why?"

"Over the last 4 months, I...Kimberly and I have been together."

"Together?"

"Yes."

"In what way?"

"In every way."

"Why?"

"Because I love her."

"Love her?" Katherine's voice cracked. "You love her?"

"Completely. With all my heart and soul. " He lifted the bear. On the butt was I love you, Beautiful. He showed it to Katherine. She covered her mouth. "I'm sorry."

"Why didn't you...why now?"

"Because I'm killing Kimberly by letting this go on. She doesn't deserve it."

"And me? What the fuck do I deserve!"

"Not this either, but I'm sorry. I wish I would have owned up to the truth before...I shouldn't had let this go on. I don't love you, I mean, I'm not in love with you. You will alwaysbe inmy heart, Katherine." He took her hand. "But only as a friend. I hope we can still be friends." Katherine snatched her hand away.

"I don't need a friend like you. You are nothing but a liar and a cheat. When she breaks your heart again, don't come to me." Katherine got up and walked out.

"I never did. You came to me." Tommy put their trays away and picked up the bear.

Teaser: Katherine came into the loft with Tanya. Kimberly and Tommy were swaying back and forth as they kissed against the couch. Tommy's hand ran up and down her back, as her arms around his neck, as she ran her hands through his hair and caressing his neck. Katherine handed over her box to Tanya and walked back to the door. She slammed it, causing the couple to pull apart."God, Katherine, Tanya, hey." Katherine took the box and walked over to them. "Your crap." Tommy went to take it, but Katherine purposely dropped it at his feet

breakups are so crappy:)