Again, let me apologize about not updating sooner. The Holi-DAZE is starting! Hope y'all like this, as it is becoming harder for me to write. Writing about this sitch… uation is taxing, as it reminds me of a previous relationship. I'm trying to pull from that experience. Please let me know what you think in your review! Thanks!

Disclaimer (again): I don't own any of these characters. (By the way, is this necessary at the beginning of each chapter?)

Chapter 2

Friday, the next day after Kim had told Ron about "The Kiss", as he now referred to it as, Ron walked dejectedly to each of his classes. His mind was no where near where it should be for school.

All he could do was mull over everything that was said yesterday. He still remembered the hurt, the anger, and the sadness when Kim told him.

Finally it was lunch, and from habit, Ron's feet carried him to the cafeteria. He could hear the voices of other students as they whispered to each other. (curse this good hearing!)

"He looks so, depressed." One student said. "Something is VERY wrong here." Says another. You don't know just how wrong. Ron thought.

Going through the motions, and not even giving the lunchroom lady a smart remark, Ron took his tray and went to a table back in the corner. He sat there for a while, just staring at the slop on his tray.

He was so self absorbed, he didn't even notice that someone had walked up to the table he was sitting at. He didn't even notice that Kim had sat down in front of him with a bottle of water and a fruit cup. She decided to say something.

"Ron?" He looked up with a sullen face. "Can we please… talk?"

"Kim," Ron said as he started to slowly stand, "I'm tired. I don't think I'm ready to discuss this yet. OK?"

"Ron… Please? Just 5 minutes? You don't have to say anything, just listen. OK?"

Letting out a breath, Ron sat back down. "OK."

"Let me start by saying how horrible I feel about all of this. I just hope you realize that it is YOU I am in love with, and NOT Richard. What happened between us shouldn't have happened at all. I realize that. I could have not said anything to you, but I feel that our relationship should not harbor any secrets."

Kim lowered her head. "Ron, I hope you can find it in your heart to… forgive me." She almost did a "puppy-dog pout", but decided better against it.

Ron spoke with a loud voice, but he wasn't yelling. "Kim, you cheated on me!" Other students were now watching them. " I don't know if I can forgive you for that! Ever!" He quickly stood up, and began to walk away from the table. Kim's hand shot out with a blur, and she ended up half-leaning over the table, holding on to his shirt.

She wanted Ron back. She wanted HER Ron… back! "Ron, Please!" She was trying not to sound like she was pleading. Even though she was pleading for her life. "You're my love, you're my life, you're my… everything." The last word was almost a whisper.

"I'll do anything to get you back. ANYTHING." She closed her eyes, and tears began to fall down her cheeks. It almost melted Ron's heart as she let go of his shirt, and sat down crying into her hands. Almost.

"You sure Kim? Anything I ask?"

"Well… within… reason." She said with a small smile, realizing what she just said.

"Can't take it back Kim. You said ANYTHING."

"Yes, yes I did." She said, looking at Ron resolutely. "And I meant it. I'll do anything you say Ron."

"I'll get back to you, OK?" Kim gave a small nod. At least they were talking.

At this point in the conversation, Richard walked in to the cafeteria. Ron walked away from Kim, leaving her at the table. His path took him right past Richard.

"Hi Ron." Richard said quietly.

"Hey… Dick." After all, it is a proper version of Richard's name.

Ron continued out the cafeteria doors, and Richard just stood there, watching them close. Kim watched this little altercation, and could tell that all this was tearing Rich up.

He hates me. Richard thought. Should I go talk to Kim? This is killing the best relationship I have ever seen in my life. What have I done? Maybe it would be best if I lay low for the next 2 or 3 weeks. All this over a stupid KISS! What was I thinking when I did that?

He glanced over at Kim who motioned him over to the table. Neither of them noticed the chem. book that was left on one of the chairs. He walked up to Kim, who stood as soon as he reached her. The two looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Rich wanted to give her a hug so bad, but knew it would be very inappropriate. Especially in a place as public as the cafeteria. Instead, he placed hand on her shaking shoulder.

It was at this point that Ron re-entered the cafeteria to retrieve his forgotten Chemistry book. Neither Kim nor Richard saw him as he stood in the doorway, his hand tightly gripping the handle.

Out of the corner of her eye, Kim finally saw Ron. Oh No!

"Richard, I think you better take your hand off my shoulder, slowly, and then walk out of here. Slowly.

"Ron?" He asked as his hand fell off of her shoulder.

"Yup."

Before Richard could turn around, The cafeteria door slammed shut, causing it to slightly buckle in the middle. The door handle was just hanging there loosely, mangled.

"Kim… I don't think we should…" Richard started to say.

"Yeah, I think I know what you mean. Rich, you know that I like you, but…"

"Not… THAT way. I know. Kim, that was the biggest mistake I've ever done in my life! I'm so sorry it happened."

"Thank-you for understanding Richard." He noticed that she never responded to his admitting it was his mistake. Usually Kim would respond with a "No Big." She didn't even say that.

The two friends separated, one going through the food line, and the other walked out of the cafeteria drinking a bottle of water.

After the door closed again, about 30 seconds later, Ron returned to retrieve his book.

To be continued…