Disclaimer: I own only Kimberly
Chapter 2: Friends and More
"Hey, baby girl, how's your day?" John asked grateful to talk to her and not her voicemail.
"It's so nice to hear your voice, are you on your way home?" Kimberly sat back in her chair at the office smiling at the sound of his voice.
"I am on a flight to Boston. I have until Sunday off. Where are you?" John said trying to sound calm and not reveal his excitement.
"I'm at the office. Will I see you while you're here?"
"I land in an hour, meet me at the airport? Please?" Hoping she would jump to see him.
"I'll meet you at baggage claim in an hour." They smiled and ended the call; both excited to see the other. Kimberly told her assistant to cancel and reschedule her appointments for the rest of the week, wishing on a star she'd spend it with John. She made a few more calls and hurried out the door. Why is it so hard to tell him how I feel? Because you don't want to be rejected that's why. He has five days off, please let something happen.
John waited for his luggage but all he could think about was seeing her and spending time with her. He repeatedly looked to the entrance anxious for her arrival. It didn't take long for the fans to find him. How do they know his schedule? How do they know where he'll be and when? Of course if it wasn't for the fans he'd be out of a job. John obliged the group and signed autographs and posed for photos. Kimberly walked in and as if they both could feel each other, their eyes met instantly. Smiling immediately, they both had a hard time not running to one another. John hurriedly finished the autographs and pictures while Kimberly hung back, knowing not to interfere with his public persona. She had to smile watching the excitement on the kid's faces, some teenage girls even cried. She found a pen and small notebook in her bag and joined the group. She waited until the end and walked up to John. "Can I have your autograph too, Mr. Cena?" John grabbed her and hugged her tight.
"You are a beautiful sight for sore eyes, baby girl." John whispered, closing his eyes as he held her close drinking in the smell of her perfume. They stood there clinging to each other with all their feelings bottled up inside; each wishing to say what was in their heart. I have to tell her how I feel this weekend.
"So are you." Regretfully pulling apart, John gathered his luggage and they headed to her car.
"Do you have plans while you're on a mini vacation?" Kimberly asked as they approached her car.
"I was hoping to spend as much time with you for as long as you'll have me. I need to get back to West Newbury to see the folks at some point. Will you come with me?"
"I cleared my schedule hoping to…spend…time…with you." Kimberly said softly as John loaded his bags in the car. He stopped when she spoke the words he longed to hear hoping she meant what he felt. He turned to face her; they looked into each other's eyes knowing at that moment how the other felt. Time stood still as they slowly moved closer, Kimberly's hands lightly resting on John's hips. Bending his head toward her, he showered her with tender kisses trying to convey exactly how his heart felt. With one last embrace, they got in the car and headed to her condo in the city.
