Chapter 11

Kim was waiting anxiously for the end of the race. There was only 5 laps to go, and Tommy was in second place, while her brother was in fifth. She knew not to count on their current positions as it would more then likely change before the final lap.

The whole race had been nerve racking for her. There had been three accidents, and luckily neither her brother nor Tommy were in them. One, however was a close call for Tommy, as he just managed to get by the car that was spinning out of control, the driver behind Tommy, wasn't so lucky.

As they were coming up on their third last lap, Kim couldn't help but try and give her brother some motivation as he moved from fifth to forth.

"Come on Kenny, you can do it." She said. "You know you want to win so you can rub it in Tommy's face." She couldn't help but give a small laugh when she said that. She knew Tommy would never let Kenny live it down, should he win, and vice versa.

"Only one more lap Kenny… that's it, only two more drivers to go…"

Kim wasn't paying much attention to Tommy advancing on the first place driver until her brother moved up to third. As they turned the final corner, she noticed that Tommy was a head by about a foot on the lead driver and Kenny was coming in a very close third.

She could help but jump for joy when she saw Tommy's car cross the finish line first, and her brother closely behind in third.

"Oh my God!" She screamed as she took off her head piece.

She waited for all the cars to cross the finish line, and Tommy to pull his car over to his pit, before she jumped out of her pit and ran over to him. She didn't have to run far, as Tommy met her half way.

"You won!" She screamed as he picked her up and twirled her around.

She smiled when he slowly out her back on the ground and took off her hat.

"Did you have any doubt?" He laughed as he kissed her.

Up in the crowd there were three very shocked people, as a camera brought up a picture of Tommy kissing some girl. When they broke apart, the three gasped in shock.

"Oh my God, that's Kimberly." Kat said.

Jason and Tanya looked at the couple in complete shock, not being able to speak. Kat turned and looked at Rocky and Adam who were not shocked to see Kimberly, but rather amused, as their former leader was captured kissing his girlfriend for all to see.

"Did you two know about this?" Kat demanded.

Rocky broke his attention away from the big screen to look at Kat, he nodded, "Yes?" Was all he said.

"Why didn't you tell us?" She said angrily.

Rocky shrugged, "They asked us not to, so we didn't."

Kat shook his head, "Well we know where your loyalties lie."

Rocky nodded, "You had any doubt? I've known them a lot longer then I've known you Kat. We all happen to be very close, we consider each other family. Why would you think I would break their trust?"

Kat didn't answer. It was now Jason's turn to blow up.

"You could have told me Rocky." He yelled.

Rocky laughed. "Why? So you can call Kim a slut again. Saying how Kim was just like here dad, or how about how Tommy never really loved her, he was merely passing the time waiting for someone better. Ya Jase, I would really want to tell you that Tommy's "new" girlfriend happen to be Kim."

Jason glared at Rocky, "That is between Kim and I."

Rocky shook his head, "No, it's between Kim and Tommy. You had no right to say those things to Kim, and it was none of your business what went on between Kim and Tommy. Obviously Tommy forgave her, take the hint, get over it." He said before nudging Adam to follow him.

The pair made their way to Tommy's parents to offer their congratulations before attempting to make their was to their friends, who were still engrossed in each other.

Adam laughed as he saw Tommy kiss Kim again. "Do you think he realizes that he is doing that in front of 10,000 people?"

Rocky nodded, "I'm afraid not, he is only concern with one thing right, as he is definitely thinking with the wrong head."

Adam laughed, "No kidding. Should we just wait here for them? They still have to do the awards ceremony?"

Rocky nodded, "That's probably best. I suddenly have no desire to go back to our seats."

Adam sighed, "I know. Kim is going to freak when they figure out they know."

Rocky nodded, "Ya, she isn't going to be too happy about it."

Adam sighed, "Maybe we should tell them first."

Rocky sighed, "That is probably best."

After realizing that they were kissing in front of an entire crowd, Kimberly and Tommy broke apart, both with very red faces. Kenny had come over and told them that they had to head over to where the ceremony would take place. Kim had hugged Kenny and told him she was very proud of him. He laughed and told them, that he would get Tommy next time.

Kim smiled, she was glad that Kenny and Tommy got along, and weren't too competitive with each other, it made things a lot less complicated for her. The three of them made their way to the platform. Km stood aside and watch Kenny get third place and waited for Tommy to receive the trophy and cheque for first place.

She was so happy for him. When he gave his thank you speech, he had to laugh when he mentioned her as "his wonderfully supportive girlfriend". She swore she could hear all the girls curse her name.

Once the ceremony was over, and it was time to do a clean-up of the cars, she had to part ways with Tommy, who was being bombarded by reporters. When she made her way over to Kenny's pit, she saw Rocky and Adam standing with Tommy's parents. She made her way over to them and smiled.

"Hey guys, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver."

They smiled and nodded at her, "Why aren't you with Tommy and your brother?" Adam asked.

Kim smiled, "He is being interviewed by all the reporters here, and I needed to do a look over the car, to see if there is any damage, because we leave for Las Vegas in two days."

They nodded, "Sounds like you get all the hard work" Rocky laughed

Kim shrugged, "I don't mind, I like working on the cars, I would rather detail, but I don't mind so much."

Rocky nodded, "How long are you guys going to be, we'd thought we could all go to a celebration dinner."

Kim sighed, "I don't know, I don't really know if I can go."

Adam sighed, "They know Kim. They saw you when you were kissing Tommy."

Kim looked liked she had just been run over by a truck. "What did they say?"

Adam looked at Kim and gave her a sad smile, "They weren't happy, especially Jason, but that doesn't matter. We want you there Kim, and we will make sure that they don't say anything. Why don't you invite your brother and some other friends along?"

She could tell that Adam and Rocky really wanted her to be there, and she knew Tommy would be really disappointed if she didn't go.

She sighed, "Alright, but keep them away from me. I have no desire to speak to Jason ever again."

They nodded and smiled, "Thanks Kim, and don't worry, we will keep them both away."

"How about we all meet at the place where we went for breakfast? I know Tommy, Kenny and I definitely have to take a shower." Kim suggested.

They all nodded, "We shall meet you there Kim. Are you and Tommy going to arrive together?" Mrs. Oliver asked.

Kim smiled, "I'm not sure, I'll ask him when he gets done with the press."

Mrs. Oliver smiled, "Alright dear. We shall meet you at the restaurant."

Kim smiled, "Sounds good. I should get back to work, so I will see you guys later." She said before heading into the pit.

"Well tonight is going to be interesting." Mr. Oliver said.

Rocky laughed, "As long as we keep Kim and Jason away from each other, things should be fine. Jason shouldn't try anything with you, and Kim's brother there."

Mrs. Oliver smiled. "We can only hope."

After they had finished the clean-up, Kim and Tommy made their way back to her place so they could get ready. Kenny said he was going to pick up Ava and meet them at the Restaurant. Kim smiled as her brother told her that they were officially dating now. She was glad her brother had someone, he deserved it, and she couldn't think of anyone better then Ava.

Tommy was currently taking a shower, and she was desperately trying to find an outfit, tomorrow was laundry day, so she was limited on her choice of clothes. Finally, after 15 minutes of searching, Kim pulled out a cut-off jean skirt and a black and pink polo shirt. Smiling, she put on her outfit and went to do her make-up and hair.

Tommy came out of the bathroom a few minutes later and smirked when he saw her. Sneaking up behind her, he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close to him, he felt Kim jump at first, but quickly she adjusted to being in his arms.

"You scared me." She said

He laughed, "Sorry."

She smiled, "Forgiven."

"You look good." He said, as his face snuggled into the crook of her neck.

She laughed, "Glad you approve."

He nodded, "I'm going to have to keep you close for the rest of the night, don't want any other guy getting any ideas."

"Oh" she said.

He smirked, "No one but me touches my girl."

Kim laughed, she never knew Tommy had a possessive side, but she was definitely liking the new bolder Tommy. "And no girl touches my man."

He smiled, "Deal."

She turned around in his arms and smiled at him, "I love you."

He smiled and kissed her softly, "I love you too."

Kim and Tommy walked into the restaurant and looked around to see if they could see anyone, to there luck, they were the first ones there. Breathing a sigh of relief, Kim told the waitress that there would be 11 of them. The waitress smiled and told them that she would arrange to seating and for them to wait. While waiting, Tommy's parents showed up, which was a relief to Tommy, as he knew his mom would be able to mediate events, should they arise.

"Hello dears." Mrs. Oliver said.

Kim and Tommy smiled and gave them each a hug.

"Hi Mr. and Mrs. Oliver." Kim said happily.

Tommy's mother smiled, she knew Kim was nervous, but she didn't let it show, that was one of the qualities she most admired about Kim, no matter how uncomfortable the situation, she would always put a smile on her face.

"Is your brother going to be joining us Kim?" Mrs. Oliver asked, while Mr. Oliver and Tommy were discussing sports.

Kim smiled, "Yes, he said he just had to go pick up his girlfriend, and he would be over. Ava takes a while to get ready, so they ,maybe a little late"

Mrs. Oliver smiled. "Well that's good. Is he happy about finishing third?"

Kim laughed, "A little, he keeps telling Tommy the next race, the one in Las Vegas, he is going to kick Tommy's butt. I just laugh."

Mrs. Oliver laughed, "I can understand why. The two of them must be a handful at times."

Kim just smiled, "You have no idea, but I wouldn't have it any other way."

Just then Kim saw Rocky and Adam, she smiled when she saw them, but her smile faltered when she saw Kat, Jason and Tanya behind them. She didn't know Tanya enough to dislike her, but she knew Tanya's loyalties lied with Kat, so she wasn't hoping for much.

Kim felt Tommy put his arm around her and kiss her temple, she turned to look at him, and mouthed 'Thank you'. He just smiled and pulled her closer.

"Hey guys." Tommy said.

Rocky and Adam smiled and said hello to both Tommy and Kim, while Jason and Kat said and did nothing. Tanya just smiled politely at both of them.

"They are just setting up are table, and we still have to wait for Kenny and Ava." Tommy added, feeling the tension in the room, as Jason and Kat glared at Kim.

"Whose Ava?" Adam asked.

Kim smiled weakly, "She is a good friend of mine, as well as Kenny's girlfriend. We work together at the Racers Edge."

Adam nodded, "Cool, does she do the detailing as well?"

Kim nodded, "Sometimes, mostly it's just me, she likes to work on the actual car, while I paint it, tint the window, etc."

Rocky smiled, "Who would have thought our little Kim would grow up and work on cars?"

Tommy laughed, "I know it through me for a loop."

Kim just shrugged, " I don't know how it happened, but I like it."

Rocky smiled, "We know."

Kim just stuck out her tongue at Rocky. He laughed and stuck his back at her.

"Mature guys." Adam said. Then they both turned to Adam and stuck it out at him. He just laughed and shook his head.

Tommy smiled and kissed Kim's temple, glad to see that she was somewhat enjoying herself with Adam and Rocky.

The waitress came up to them and told them that there table was ready. Tommy nodded and followed the waitress, while Kim held his hand and gladly followed. They took a seat side by side on side, Kim on the end, so she wouldn't have to sit beside someone she didn't want to. Rocky sat at the end, beside Kim, and Tommy's parents sat beside him. Adam sat beside Rocky, and they saved the two spots beside Adam for Kim's brother and girlfriend, so Kim wouldn't have to sit across from Jason or Kat. Kat sat beside Tanya at and Jason sat at the end of the table beside Mr. Oliver.

Once they were all seated, the waitress took there drinks, and Kim ordered for her brother and Ava. The group fell into an uncomfortable silence. Kim held Tommy's hand in her lap as they looked at the menu, each making comments about the various foods as they went along.

Jason and Kat watched silently as Kim and Tommy interacted with each other, it was as though the break-up never happened, they even seemed closer then they were in high school, if that was even possible. They also had a certain degree of intimacy between them, that was unnerving towards Kat.

Tommy had never been very intimate with her, s few kisses here and there, nothing to passionate, but that was all. They rarely held hands or hugged, she just figured Tommy wasn't the kind of guy who displayed affection. Obviously she was wrong, seeing as how Tommy was always touching her, letting every guy know that she was spoken for. Kat couldn't help but feel very jealous, and very pissed off and Kim.

Adam and Rocky smiled at the pair, knowing that they were truly happy. Rocky was envious of Tommy, how he was going to get to spend the next few months with Kim, while he had to wait till January to see Aisha. He was excited though, the five of them were going to live together, and go to school together, for what, they had all yet to decide, but he was very excited for the fact that soon, his "family" would be together again.

When the waitress brought there drinks, Kim couldn't help but notice the looks she was giving Tommy, to make it perfectly clear that he was taken, Kim leaned over to Tommy and gave him a kiss, leaning her forehead against his and whispering 'I love you' to him. Tommy smiled, and kissed her back. 'I love you too' he said back softly.

He knew what Kim was doing, and he couldn't keep the smile off his face, he liked it when Kim got possessive with him, she never went over board, yelling and what not, she would always be intimate, subtly telling the girl that there was no chance of coming between them. When she pulled away, she threw her attention back to the menu.

Tommy looked around the table, most hadn't seen the little scene with him and Kim, but Kat did. She had a pained look on her face. He knew it was because they never shared anything like that. He gave her a small smile, before turning his attention to the menu. He didn't know how much longer Kat and Jason were going to keep everything in, he just hoped that they could wait until after dinner.

Sorry this took so long to get out. I moved back onto my house at school, so everything was kind of nuts, and school is absolutely crazy right now. Hopefully it won't take as long to get the next chapter out. Thanks to everyone who reviewed, I really appreciate it J I will try my best to get the 12th chapter out by thanksgiving (Canadian). Have a good week J Let me know what you think

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