"Enough"
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Hasn't changed. Chapter 1.
Discovery, Confession, and Release
Hoping for the best and preapring for the worst, Tommy answered "Is she all right?" Smiling, Dr. Brice answered "Yes, Tommy, she is..." Hearing the answer, Tommy sighed a sigh of relief as Dr. Brice continued. "I was just calling to tell you that she's awake and has asked to see you." Listening to the last part, Tommy nearly dropped the phone out of shock. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. Kira actually wanted to see him. She couldn't be...Could she?...He thought to himself as he replied "That's fantastic! I'll be there in a few minutes!" With that, Tommy hung up the phone and hurried down to the hospital. Walking into Kira's room, Tommy nearly stopped dead in his tracks when he saw Kira turn to him and smile. God, she gets me with that smile every time...He thought to himself as he approached her. "Kira..." he began gently as he subconsciously took her hand in his. To his surprise, she didn't try to stop him. Snapping back to reality, they both began in unison "There's something I need to tell you..." Nodding her resignation, Kira added "You first..." Smiling nervously as he looked from the floor back up to Kira, he started hesitantly "Kira...this whole thing...it's made me realize something. Something I've been to blind to see before now...When I first found you on your bedroom floor, it was like...I'd lost a part of me...Kira, what I'm trying to say is that I love you. I've loved you from the moment I first laid eyes on you...It just took nearly loosing you to make me realize it..." There, I said it...Now, the moment of truth...Tommy thought to himself as he finished his mini speech. Smiling from relief, Kira replied "Tommy, I love you, too." Having not fully heard what she said at first, Tommy hurriedly added "Now, I know you probably don't feel the same way about me I just-wait...what'd you say?" Finally, her words had registered within his mind. Smiling, Kira repeated herself. "I said...Tommy, I love you, too." He couldn't believe it. The girl he'd been waiting his entire life for actually returned his feelings. They both embraced each other in a sort of hug. Just after they broke apart, the doctor entered.
"I've just ran the blood work and everything seems to be back to normal. As soon as we finish with the release papers, you're free to go, Kira." Dr. Brice told her. Smiling even wider now, Kira replied "Thanks..." Smiling understandingly, Dr. Brice added "No problem...I'll be back as soon as the paperwork's finished." After listening to what the doctor had just said, Tommy turned back to Kira and added "It's gonna be so great to have you back..." Looking back up into his soulful brown eyes, Kira replied "It's gonna be so great to be back..." Tommy and Kira'd been talking for a while when Kira's mother, Misti, and the others joined them. Everybody seemed extremely relieved to find out that Kira would be going home soon. When the others left and it was just Tommy and Kira alone together in the room, Tommy's face took on a more serious expression as his voice took on a more serious tone. "Kira...I know you probably don't wanna talk about it but, there's something I need to know..." he began. Curious as to what he could be referring to, Kira replied "Of course, Tommy. What do you wanna know?" Hesitantly, Tommy asked "Why?" Not really clear on what he was talking about Kira added "Why what?" Sighing, Tommy frowned slightly before hesitantly explaining. "Why did you do it? I mean, this, all of this. Why'd you do it? I mean, if you were that upset, you could've come talk to me or any of the others..." Suddenly, it dawned on Kira. They didn't know the full story. Obviously, Tommy atleast thought it had been a suicide attempt. "What? Oh my God...you think I tried to...? Oh, no...that's not what happened at all. Tommy, it was all just an accident. I sat too close to the headboard on my bed and when I leaned back I hit my head on it and I went downstairs to get some Advil for it. Then when I looked for something to take it with, all I could find was beer and wine coolers...When one dose of Advil didn't kill my headache, I kept taking more...That's all..." Relieved, yet somewhat unsure of how honest she was being, Tommy asked "Are you sure?" Smiling, Kira added "Yes, I'm sure." Being somewhat reassured by her smile, Tommy added "Okay. You know, if there was more to it, you could always tell me..." Knowing what he was doing, Kira added "Tommy, there's no more to it than what I told you. Honestly." Feeling as though he could trust her, Tommy let it go. "Okay, I trust you." Just then, the doctor returned with the realease paperwork.
"Well, everything's in order. You're free to go, Ms. Ford." She said upon entering the room. As the doctor turned and left, Kira got out of bed and got ready to leave for home. Once she was ready, Kira started to make her way to the door when Tommy stretched his hand out in front of her. Stepping in front of her, Tommy spoke up. "I'm really glad you're comin' home." He said distractedly with a smile playing across his face. When she gazed up into his deep brown eyes, Kira replied "Yeah...me, too." Before either one of them knew what was happening, Tommy found himself ensnaring Kira's lips with his in a passionate kiss. Slightly taken aback by the suddenness of the kiss, it took only mere moments before Kira began kissing him back. After they broke the kiss, Tommy lead Kira back out of the room. When they re-entered the lobby, Kira was greeted by a sudden flood of anxious greetings and hugs. Occasionally things were mixed up with questions, which she gladly answered. Finally, after returning home that evening, Kira decided to go to the park. While she was sitting in the park, Kira found herself in surprising company.
"Tommy?" She said when he sat down beside her. Smiling, he stroked some hair off of her face and gently caressed her cheek as he replied "Hey...What's up? I thought you'd be spending the evening at home with your mom." Smiling at the feel of his gentle caress, Kira simply replied "Yeah, well...I thought I could use some time to kinda clear my head a little...Kinda try and process all this stuff, the stuff with my dad...Figure some things out ya know?..." Understanding what she meant, Tommy simply nodded. "Yeah...I know what you mean. I actually found myself doing a lot of that while you were in the hospital..." Turning to Kira, Tommy added "You know you really scared me back there. Ya know? I mean, I thought I was gonna lose you without ever getting a chance to tell you how I felt. Actually, as wierd and insensitive as it may sound...As much as just the simple fact alone of losing you scared me...Losing you without you ever knowing how I feel scared me even more..." Moving closer next to Tommy, Kira just curled up next to him as she felt his strong arms wrap around her and replied "Tommy, I'm really sorry. I never meant to hurt or scare anyone...I was just an idiot..." Smiling, Tommy looked down into her soft doe eyes and replied "Now, that's impossible...You are not-and you never have been-an idiot...You just...made a mistake...We all do that from time to time ya know...It's okay to make mistakes...As long as you learn from them..." Smiling, Kira nuzzled into Tommy's embrace and replied "Believe me, Tommy...I have...I have...".
With that, Tommy and Kira just sat there and watched the sun go down. Wrapping her arms around him as he had done with her, Kira knew she was right where she wanted to be. She was right where she knew she was always meant to be. For a short time, the rest of the world just seemed to disappear. That is, all save for one boy...and one girl...