Idealistic Daydream
Hint: Italics displaysconversations on the phone, flashbacks, you know the dilio
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Chapter 2: Complications Are A Bitch!
Kimberly and Tommy arrived in Germany about 2 weeks later and have been in Germany for a few days now. After Australia it was Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, now in Germany. Tommy was in Germany examining the Mesolithic Sites of Baden-Wuttembery, Germany. Kimberly already did a main city performance, but after 9 shows in a matter of less than a month, her voice was getting raw and tight. Not only did Kimberly have to do the shows, but she had live talk shows with the band and 'N Sync, and sponsorships like everyday, which required strain and stress. David thought it was best to skip the last 2 shows in Germany and catch back up in Switzerland, before they head to Italy and France. Since there will be much more breaks now, giving more time to scout the countries they are in instead of always been worried about the next show, the tour was getting more comfortable and actually fun. And finally 2 stops, Spain and England would be great to spend their last month.
Kimberly woke up to sun on her face. She moaned and moved closer to Tommy. He moaned and turned to kiss her. Hands stroked her bare back. Much to Kim's surprise and little dislike, JoAnn had made the trip to Germany, since a few other students couldn't make the trip, she joined the crew last minute and has been at Tommy's side since she arrived. Kissing was abruptly stopped when the phone rung. Tommy sighed and picked it up.
"Yea, hello?"
"Tommy, it's me. Are we going out for breakfast?"
"JoAnn?"
"Of course, you said since we couldn't get dinner, we could do breakfast before we head out to the site."
"Oh, right."
"And I won't forget the pictures this time."
"Okay. See you in an hour." Tommy hung up the phone. Kimberly sat up and moved away. "Where are you going?"
"I have that doctor's appointment."
"I can still take you."
"No, have your breakfast." She pulled her robe from the chair and walked into the bathroom. Tommy groaned and slid on some boxers before following her.
"You know, I only love you."
"Yep." She was brushing her teeth.
"I love you."
"I know."
"How about a shower?" Tommy shoved his boxers aside.
"You only gave yourself an hour and it's a 25 minute drive to the Baden."
"So what." Tommy opened the wooden doors and held his hand out. Kimberly smiled. Her robe pooled around her feet as she took his hand. The door closed with them kissing.
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Kimberly arrived with Tommy holding his hand outside the apartment, most students and crew were given. Kimberly looked up as JoAnn came out. JoAnn wasn't look happy, but put on a front.
"Well, hello, Kimberly."
"Good morning."
"I heard your last show was great."
"Thanks."
"Are you joining up at the site?"
"Yea, for the next week."
"Are you not performing anymore?"
"Yea, a little break now. Can't sing away every single day."
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Kimberly remembers the first time she met JoAnn. She was in the same major field as Tommy. Tommy and Kimberly had been dating for a little over 4 months. Kimberly had just started marketing production on her first album. Tommy was about to be a sophomore in college in the fall. They had got back together the summer before his sophomore year started, after he found her performing at a local place in the city one summer night. The songs, the way she sung, was like heaven to him. He was draw in, love buried was awoken in that single night. He needed to see more of her. So much as changed since the last time he saw her. Her hair was longer, her look was edger and sexier, the way she sung with such passion and soul. They ended up going out for coffee and just talked about life so far. They ended up walking around the city until mid-morning. Then they had breakfast and realized that since they were both in town for a while, they might as well hang out more. Hanging out went to their first date and kiss in nearly 3 years, which then turned into dating, and finally love in just a matter of weeks.
Kimberly remembers feeling the exact same way on the day when she met JoAnn, when she was with Katherine. Both girls gave her the instant feeling of how attracted they were to Tommy. JoAnn was no different. Tommy, blinded, as most guys are, just felt that JoAnn was a friend and since they were in the same field, her attraction was more about the work, not about the man. Kimberly loved Tommy, but sometimes he was a fool. Tommy introduced JoAnn to Kimberly at a party. Kimberly knew from the first moment she meet JoAnn, something about her, made her not like her, little did she know how right those first initial feelings were to be.
JoAnn made sure in the few classes Tommy and her shared, any projects, she was partners or in the same group with Tommy. Kimberly would always go by the library and find JoAnn right there, whether she was working with him or not. Sometimes, jokingly, Kimberly would secretly call her the stalker to Aisha, but when Tommy caught on, he made her swear never to say that too loud so JoAnn would find out because it was rude. It was hard on the relationship with Kimberly not in college, nor didn't she plan on going either, not with her music career about to break in many doors in the music society. Her parents not too happy, but it was their daughter's life and they let her run it the way she wanted. Kim had earned the chance after all the great things that occurred in her life so far. Olympian reigning chapmion from '96 Atlanta Games, it was those wins that made her American's sweetheart and earned her the chance to fulfill her other dream of being a rock star. In Florida, she got her chance to perform, but it was only in a stop in New York, where she met David Braxton and he brought her to California where her career skyrocketed into mainstream. Now, she could barely walk down the streets without autograps and not just abouther Olympic gold medals.
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After over 2 years of being together, Kimberly and Tommy had their biggest fight ever which led to where they are now. Kimberly was being pulled in so many ways with her music, spending time with Tommy and coming up new music for her follow-up album with JIVE. After releasing one CD, the stress and strain of doing another album was catching up. She had so much to sing about, but how to put it all together again. At one promotion party for Kim's send off to New York conert tour starting the next day, Tommy found Kimberly spending all her time with David at her hip, introducing to many people in the business. When he wanted a minute with her, she would be whisked away. David made sure Tommy was not in the picture and Justin was always at her side. Justin in Tommy's place, them holding hand, his hand to her back and introducing her around as well. That night, their break-up came, when Tommy couldn't take Justin flirting too much with Kimberly. He pulled Justin away from Kimberly, and they came to blows, but Kimberly stood behind them, pushing Tommy away. Kimberly pulled Tommy into a room, so she could yell at Tommy alone. She was so embarrassed about Tommy's reaction. David yelled her at her to get him out of here before he ruins everything. 'He was being a pain and needed a kick in the butt', was Justin words before Tommy punched him. Kimberly shoved Tommy in a room and slammed the door. She didn'tthink thenight could get any worse. Little did she know how wrong she was, that it was just beginning. The yelling started once the door slammed..
true love the idealistic daydream
close my eyes cause it's only when I'm asleep
lay me down idealistic daydream
"I can't keep doing this! I won't fight with you about Justin or any other guy, you feel has a crush on me!"
"He has flirted with you all night! How can you be so foolish and not tell!"
"Justin is not the issue here! You are the issue! Why can't you trust me! Trust that I don't want him, him or anyone else. I only love you!"
"Why can't you trust me when I say he likes you!"
"Because you are a fool! He is just being nice, Tommy! Trust me, I would know if he likes me!"
"I am a fool!"
"He doesn't want me, he knows how much I love you!"
"That is not stopping him!"
"Oh! You are an ass! I can't do this anymore. I never complain about JoAnn!"
"JoAnn? Please, you are always complaining!"
"I am not!"
"What is you call her? Stalkergirl, oh, that's it."
"I am just playing, not that it isn't true though."
"However, this is not about her, this is about us, and how you don't see what is right in front you?"
"I see clearly Tommy and I'm tired of it."
"What are you saying?"
"Maybe, we should just take a break."
"You're right. We need a breather and start this later."
"No, I mean, a break from us."
"What?"
"Tommy, you have your school work, course load is getting up there into your senior year. I have this album. Everything is just pulling us apart right now, and I am can't take anymore. I'll be heading to New York for 2 weeks, then to Florida for another week or so. I can't...I won't keep doing this, maybe when I get back we can..."
"You want to break-up just like that."
"Yes."
"Fine." Tommy opened the door. "Fine." He shoved opened the doors on his way out. Kimberly sighed and held her chest. She knew it was wrong, she knew she should run behind him and stop him. David came over to Kimberly.
"You're better off with him gone. Come on, let's have fun." Her eyes glued on Tommy as he got into his car and drove away.
so I ask you now
how'd you take my breath away
how'd you touch my soul that day
never intending to stay
the time, the time, the time keeps slippin away
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2 days later, Tommy came by Kim's apartment. He wanted to talk to her, tell this whole break-up was stupid and when 2 people who love each other as much as they do, shouldn't be apart. He used the copy key she gave him and came into her place. Kimberly laid on her bed, as Justin kissed on her neck. He came over to help Kimberly with some guitar lines, when things got a little distracted. In a flash it went from working on music to kissing on her bed. She knew it was wrong and needed to stop right there, but it all happened so fast. Tommy stood in the doorway to Kim's bedroom, seeing this guy kissing his girlfriend, the woman he loves. Outrage, consumed with anger, Tommy grabbed Justin and threw him off the bed across the room. Kimberly jumped up to pull Tommy off the helpless Justin, who was getting pounded. There was much screaming and cussing. Many things said, probably shouldn't have. Kimberly slammed the door in Tommy's face after shoving him out. Tommy punched a dent into the door before he left. Kimberly went to help Justin, applying ice and cleaning the blood from his nose and lips.
"Can you believe him!"
"He just gets a little..."
"I am so happy you broke up with him, you are way too good for him."
"Tommy is not a bad guy, he just..."
"How can you dare defend him after what he did!"
"He just.."
"He's a lose cannon and you don't need a man like that." Justin pulled the cloth from his lips and kissed Kimberly. "You need a man like me." They kissed again. Kimberly pulled away fast before his lips could touch her lips again. "What?" She just looked at him.
to that castle in the sky
to my prince from lives gone by
forever counting your sheep
I just want to go back to sleep
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Tommy sat alone at the local bar when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked up from his 5th glass of bacardi and saw JoAnn.
"Hey, Tommy, is something wrong?"
"My life. Everything is wrong?"
"Come on, let's get out of here."
"I can't drive."
"Don't worry, I'll take care of you." JoAnn held her hand out for Tommy. He took her hand, knowing he shouldn't.
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Kimberly stood outside Tommy's apartment. Her arms filled with bags, presents, and other things. She had spent most of last night getting together all his favorite things. She felt so guilty about the break-up. So guilty about everything she said, allowed to happen. She knew deep down how much she loves Tommy, and he loves her, and after nearly 2 years of being together, it was silly to throw that all away from one fight. She knocked on the door, little did she know, that JoAnn had already left just moments before. Tommy opened the door, expecting it to be JoAnn. She got so mad at him for what he said about last night beingthebiggestmistake in his life. Tommy yelled, and knew he should apologize, and was about to run after her and do that, when he heard the knock on the door.
"Hey."
"Hey," Kimberly said holding up flowers, balloons, and 2 boxes. "Can I come in?"
"Sure." He moved aside for her. She came inside. Tommy closed the door.
"What are you doing here?"
"I came to apologize and bring breakfast."
"Wow, thanks."
"Look, Tommy, I was a fool and I'm sorry."
"What?"
"Justin kissed me and you were right. I'm sorry."
"Hey, it's an honest mistake."
"No, it's my fault. I should have believed you and I didn't."
"You don't need to apologize."
"I brought all your faves." Tommy smiled as she pulled out food. "And some presents."
"Kim, you didn't have to do this."
"Open this one." She handed over a box. Tommy pulled her to his lap and opened it. It was set of new paleontology equipment.
"Wow, Kim, this is.."
"You will need it in a month in Australia."
"Yes I will, thank you." They hugged
"There is more." She handed over another box. Tommy lifted the cover and foundblack lingerie.
"What is this?"
"For me to model later." Tommy groaned. Kimberly smiled. "I just want to take my time in apologizing to you. And make it up to you for being such a pain." They kissed.
"You are not a pain."
"Yes, I am. Come, let's eat." They did. Tommy and Kimberlylaid kissing on his bed. Kimberly stopped when she felt something under her. Kimberly pulled the foreign object from her back and held it up. "What in..what is..?" She pushed Tommy off her. Tommy closed his eyes after seeing the black bra. "Whose is this?"
"I can explain Kimberly."
"This is not mine."
"Last night I went to the bar and.."
"Whose is this!"
"JoAnn."
"Did you sleep with her?"
"Kim..."
"Did you sleep with her!"
"Yes." She shoved him off her.
"And you were just going to fuck me here where you fucked her!" She slapped him.
"Kimber...last night, it didn't mean any..." She continued to slap him everything he opened his mouth to explain himself.
"I can't believe I actually spent my entire night and morning thinking of ways to beg for your forgiveness!" She closed her shirt. "I hate you!"
"Kim, wait!" She stormed out. Tommy trying to stop her. She opened the door and found JoAnn about to knock.
"You..bitch." Kimberly slapped JoAnn. "I guess you want this, huh." She pulled the bra from Tommy's hand and threw it at JoAnn, as she stood there holding her face. "You can have him now. You two deserve each other." Kimberly walked out.
"Kim, wait!" She slapped him again when he tried to stop her. Tommy continued to fight her slaps, until she kicked in the groin. Tommy fell to the ground.
"If you ever come near me again, I'll really hurt you. Don't call, don't come by, I hate you and never want to see you again." The elevator doors opened and Kimberly stepped in, leaving Tommy on his knees, gasping for air from the pain. He held his hand out to stop her, but Kimberly simply closed the doors. And it took weeks later before Tommy could get a door from not being slammed in his face by Kimberly. He tried everything, did anything to earn her forgiveness. Kimberly being the stubborn person she is, wasn't going to let him back into her life to hurt her again.
true love the idealistic daydream
close my eyes cause it's only when I'm asleep
lay me down idealistic daydream
forever counting your sheep
I just want to go back to sleep
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(back to real time)
Kimberly sat under the tent as Tommy was directing areas of interest to a small group in the tent. She gasped at Tommy's voice that broke herdaydream. Tommy was looking at some maps.
"Hey, I'll be back." Kimberly nodded. He kissed her. Kim coughed. "You okay?"
"Yea."
"You spaced out there for a while, what were you thinking about?"
"Just things." She coughed again. Tommy quickly gave her some water.
"Just a bit of dust, Tommy. I'm fine, really I am." He held her shoulders.
"Don't go getting sick on me now." They kissed on the lips again.
"Tommy, we found the box of flags," JoAnn said.
"Great, we should get to work stay cool, I'll be back to take you to that appointment."
"Okay. It's not for another few hours, so don't worry."
"Okay. You should come out and help."
"Maybe later." They kissed again.
"I love you," Tommy said.
"I love you too, handsome." They kissed and Tommy left the tent. He picked up his kit, Kimberly had brought months ago, Kimberly loved to watch him do his thing, but she only disliked one part and it was standing beside him, pregnant. JoAnn stood with Tommy looked over some graphic maps of the layout.
"You use the red sticks for major markers and the yellow flags for major finds," Dr. Mercer said to Tommy. Tommy nodded. After several boring hours of flipping through several magazines. Kimberly stood up. Tommy watched her on her cell phone.
"Hey,"Tommy said walking over to her.
"Hey. Okay, thanks." She closed the cell.
"What's wrong?"
"I have that doctor's appointment. I need to go now if I don't want to be late."
"Oh, I can take you."
"Tommy!" He looked back. "We found something." JoAnn smiled.
"Give me one second." After 10 minutes, Kimberly sighed. Dr. Mercer came over with Terence Smith.
"Ms. Hart, is it?" Kimberly shook his hands
"Oh, Dr. Mercer, hi. Terence, right?"
"Yes." Kimberly nodded.
"Hello." They shook hands as well.
"You are with us once again."
"Yea."
"That Tommy is doing a great job, leading his crew."
"He always good at leading."
"Excuse me," Dr. Mercer said as his cell phone went off.
"Your last show was amazing," Terence said.
"Thank you. Wait, you went?"
"No, saw the copy from Tommy."
"Oh, thanks."
"You are really good." She smiled. "Is there something you need?"
"A ride to a doctor's appointment, but Tommy seems to be preoccupied."
"I'll take you, if you want."
"Really?"
"Sure."
"Thank you."
"I'll be right back." Kimberly walked over to Tommy. "I'm going."
"What?" A duster turned on. "What did you say!"
"I'm going!"
"Hold on." Tommy turned to the guy holding the machine. "Put that on low, we don't need dirt flying everyone." Kimberly sighed and she followed Terence. "Kimberly, what did you?" Tommy looked up as she got into the jeep and they left. She didn't even bother to look up and wave.
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Tommy was wiping his hands as the jeep pulled back up. Terence and Kimberly carrying several bags and boxes for lunch for everyone.
"We brought food!" Everyone smiled and was ready for the break. Tommy took some bags from Kim's arms.
"How was it?"
"Okay. Doctor said with a little rest, the soreness should go away."
"Good."
"And I really need to rethink my diet to keep my throat from getting raw and sore. My sleep habits, the foods I eat, especially, I should think about toning down on all my apperances on these radio and talk shows."
"And all that coffee you drink too. Maybe, even not yelling at me for a day or so, might help." Kimberly made a face. "Just an idea." They kissed. JoAnn was watching them. Kimberly was hugging him and saw her looked at them.
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A month later, the couple found themselves in France. Kimberly double excited. Her mother was coming out to all 3 performances throughout France. Tommy had his thing in Vienne and Lascaux. Dr. Mercer had a feeling about a place in Cussac, which would be the final stop while in France. Next would be Ireland.
Kimberly found Tommy hugging everyone as she came out a tent after practicing on her guitar while the Tommy worked. Tommy had disappeared with the crew like 5 hours previous, and a lot of the crew came out excited and happy.
"What going on?"
"Oh, Kim, it's amazing!" Tommy rushed to her and hugged. her. She laughed as he attacked her neck with kisses as he spun her around.
"What? What?"
"We think we have found a cave that is almost 30,000 years old."
"Really!"
"Yes, it's the first time anyone has even stepped foot in these caves. You have to come." He took her hand. He led her down into the cave. He showed her the many drawings and artifacts. "We will be getting much more donations and resources to analysis and.. this is monumental." This notable finding would prove to be just as important was Lascaux caves.
"That is great. I am so proud of you, Tommy." They kissed. JoAnn stood there.
"This means so much. We have to celebrate now."
"My mother will be here soon to pick me up for dinner."
"Oh, right."
"Tonight."
"Tonight." They kissed.
Tommy arrive to Kim's mother's house and found her already in bed. It was almost 4 in the morning. The crew decided to do some late night exploring before heading home. Tommy had an 2 hour drive to Mrs. Dumas's home. Tommy fumbled with a white box inside his pocket before taking off his shirt and jeans. Kimberly woke up as the bed dipped. She sat up looking at him.
"Where have you been?"
"The cave."
"You never called or..."
"Sorry, my cell phone went dead and you know I don't remember numbers." Kimberly simply laid back down, her back to him. "Please, Beautiful, don't be mad." His hand touched her shoulder, but she pulled away.
"To be mad, means I actually have to care." She tugged the covers around her.
"Oh, come on. You know I would have..."
"I'm tired, plus I have a show to prepare for tomorrow." Tommy sighed and laid to his back.
"I love you," Tommy said. She shook her head and just went back to sleep. Tommy turned to her and put his arm around her. He fell asleep holding her.
The morning came with cries of passion in the early light. Kimberly kissed down Tommy's chest, as she straddled his waist. Tommy woke up to feel kisses along his neck. He smiled and wrapped his arms around Kimberly.
"I'm sorry," he whispered to her, before she kissed him. Tommy held her waist, as she rose up and down on him. Tommy sat up to take a hard bud into his mouth. Kimberly arched against his feasting. Kimberly cupped his face.
"I love you so much," she said before kissing him again in countless kisses of true passion and love.
"I love you too." It was long before the happy couple came together. Kimberly clung to Tommy, hugging him contently. Tommy smiled and held her just as tight. "I love you so much, Beautiful. If I don't say it enough, I am truly sorry, but I do, I do love you so much.
"I know, Tommy. I love you too."
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Whew! That was a long bitch! Really kicked my ass there for many hours! My my,man, oh man, wiping the sweat away, gotta get some serious juice and save some energy for later on.
Here's a simple tip as one writer tothe next writer: When you leave yourself hints and notes in the margins or on pieces of paper, put them in complete sentences or trust me, later on, you won't know what the hell you were talking about then.
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Will Tommy pop Kimberly the big question? Will she say yes? What about JoAnn and the baby, what happens to them now?
Final chapter to the Second Story is next!