After the Official

An AU

: The moment after Green Candle part 2. Tommy POV.

: Still haven't convinced my friend to beta reader the story, sorry for some writing errors.

" I can't believe you actually say yes," I said with a slight of disbelief coloring my voice.

Kim looked up at me and smiled. " I can't believe you actually asked me,"

Hearing her statement make me smiled. It was true though, but there's something that's beyond my poor mind besides that subjects. I couldn't believe that I actually kissed her. Kissed Kimberly Hart. True, I'd been building the nerve to ask her to the dance, but kissing her which automatically led us to the conclusion that we're a couple was not in that list. This day couldn't turn out any better.

" Tell me about it," I joked. We were walking along the pavement. After the confession time, I offered to walk her home and she said yes. Man, there're sure a lot of yeses today. Not that I was complaining though.

Our hands're barely touching and once again I was nervous, whether I should take her hand in mine, which was something I really wanted to do, or not. Come on, Tommy, get a grip. Inhaling a deep breath, I took her hand and curled our fingers together. Her palm was warm and I felt like I was home, with the person I was truly belonged. I glanced down to see a soft smile played across her feature, matching the one I wore.

The journey was far too soon and we reached her house. I didn't see her mother's car so I assumed that she wasn't home. I looked back at Kim and asked, our hands still linking us together. " Are you okay to be alone? We could go to the Juice Bar if you want to,"

Kim shook her head, her caramel hair bounced slightly on her shoulder. Her grip on my hand tightened.

" I'll be fine. It's not like any other day anyway,"

The words brought me up short. Surely I'd collected from the guys that after the divorce, her mother was away for work until midnight and often until wee in the morning. Of course, the fact that she might be dating a guy didn't make things better. As if she could sense my concern, she brought her free hand to my cheek.

" It's okay, really. I've gotten it under control by now,"

" You want me to stay with you?" I offered gently.

" No, you should head home. It's almost dinner," her voice cracked a little bit and if I didn't know her any better, I almost couldn't sense the sadness in her voice. Kim was always looked cheerful and perky, this other side wasn't too popular to the public. " I'm okay. Go,"

I pulled her into my arms and marveled at the feel of her in there. I've only hugged her once, in a short moment as well so I couldn't tell how perfect she fitted my arms before. Her own arms slowly threaded around my waist and she rested her head on my chest.

" Are you sure?" I asked hesitantly.

" Affirmative." She used the famous Billy's favourite word and we cracked up laughing. She looked up and smiled widely before moving backwards, creating some distances. " I'll see you tomorrow then,"

" Can't wait," I said sincerely. With that I cupped her cheek and kissed her forehead. " Night, Kim."

" Good night, Tommy," she replied softly.

I waited until she's gone behind the woodened door. The lamp was clicked on and the next thing, she opened the curtain of the window and waved at me. I returned the gesture and reluctantly took my leave. Right, Mom was gonna kill me if I didn't make it on ten.

See you tomorrow, Kimberly…

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