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Authors Note: Here is the next chapter of a story that I have neglected unfortunately. It will not be neglected any more!!!! Please R&R!
Jason's Point of View
I watch him walking up over to us, and I want to just belt him. I want to hit him so hard, till he physically hurts as much as Kimberly emotionally does. I know that there has to be a reason for this; I just wish I knew why.
"Hi guys!" Hannah calls out all bubbly. She then looks at Kimberly, and sticks out her hand, "You must be Kimberly. I'm Hannah." She says smiling. Kimberly looks at the girl with wide eyes, and cautiously takes her hand, "Hi." She says coldly.
"It's nice to meet you. Though I haven't really heard much about you, what I heard is good." She says smiling.
"Um, thanks, I think." Kimberly says to her, trying desperately to keep her cool.
"So Kimberly," Aisha jumps in quickly, "How's training going?"
"Pretty good Aisha, but busy. I barely have any time to myself, because I am either studying or at the gym. We all have to be at the gym by 5am, then we go to school and then we are back at the gym. It's absolutely crazy." She glances in the direction of Tommy, and quickly adverts her eyes back to the others. She looks awful.
"Are you staying at your dads or are you gonna crash at Aisha's?" Adam asks her.
"I'll stay with my dad." She says. "I think I have lived with Aisha long enough." She grins. That's the first time I have seen her smile since she heard the news with Tommy.
"Girl, you know the door is always open for you." Aisha replies, smiling back at her friend.
"So, what do you all want to do tonight?" Rocky asks. "I mean, we have to do something, having Kim home and all."
"What about a movie?" Hannah asks.
"Movie may not be one of the best ideas." Adam says.
"Why not?" Hannah asks, my god she was a ditz.
"How about we just hang out at my house tonight?" Trini says. "My parent's wont be there tonight, so we can all just hang out."
"That sounds good Trini." I reply to her. "What do you say guys?"
"Sounds good." Kimberly replies, grateful that the movie had been vetoed.
"I don't think I have ever been to your house Trini." Hannah says, smiling.
"I'll give you directions." She says to her, but Hanna quickly adds in, "Tommy, can you just pick me up?"
"Huh?" He says, almost startled, "Oh, yeah, sure."
I can tell that Tommy is hurting, but not as much as Kim is right now, god, I hate being in the middle of this. They are both my best friends, and I know how they both feel to one point or another. I know how Kim feels from my experience with Emily, and I know how Tommy feels from my experience with Jessica… they have gotten themselves into a mess. Tommy's coming now… He looks so confused.
"What time tonight Trini?" I ask.
"Let's say around six? The girls and I are going to head to the mall. Right Kim?"
"Right." She smiles. They were all lucky to have a friend like Trini.
"What time is that going to be happening?"
"In about ten minutes." Kat smiles.
That was what Kimberly needs, to get away from him for a little while, "So seven?"
"Yeah."
"What day? Tomorrow or next Tuesday?" Zack quips, getting a backhand from Aisha.
I saw Kat looking over at Hannah, knowing that she was going to ask her if she wanted to go to the mall or not. How could she? Kimberly herself would have done it if she hadn't just heard that was the girl who Tommy was planning on dating, well, thinking about it. Kat glanced over at Aisha, who shrugged her shoulders and nodded, "Hannah, do you want to come with us?"
"What?"
"To the mall, do you want to come with us?" Kat repeats herself as I secretly pray she says no.
"Um, no, thank you, I think I'll stay with the guys today. Maybe next time?"
Kimberly let out a silent breath of relief as Kat smiles, "Maybe next time."
"Well, girls, I think it's time we break free of the guys, and Hannah, what do you think?" Aisha asks.
"Sounds great." Kim smiles, standing up from my lap.
"We'll see you boys later." Trini smiles.
I give Kim a kiss on the cheek, "See you soon."
"See you soon." She says, walking out with the girls.
I watch Tommy watching Kimberly leave. He just doesn't know what he wants, and I am a bit bias, because Kimberly is like a sister to me, and he is like a brother to me, so no matter what, I am in the center of this love affair. Tommy sits up, looking at us, "I'm heading home for a little bit."
"Now?" Hannah asks.
"Yeah."
"Can I come with you?"
"Sure." Tommy says reluctantly.
"I'll see you two tonight." I reply.
"Bye Tommy, Hannah." Adam smiles.
"Bye." They both say and walk out of the youth center.
"Well… that went well." Rocky says sarcastically.
"You can say that again." I replied.
"Kim's doing alright… well as good as can be expected." Adam says shrugging.
Zack and I shrug our shoulders, "She's dealing with it… that's all." Zack says.
"She wasn't earlier." Rocky replies.
"She'll be ok…" Zack says.
"She always is." I sigh, and we order some drinks from Ernie. We sit around and talk for a bit longer before we retire back home till Trini's.
POV- Tommy
"Hello?" I call in.
"Hi honey."
"Hi mom."
"Hi Hannah, how are you honey?"
"I'm doing alright, thank you, how are you?"
"I'm doing well." She smiles, "How's Kimberly?"
"She's fine."
"Was her flight ok?"
"Mom, it was fine." I said, not wanting to hear any more. I felt horrible about today, why couldn't she just keep her mouth shut.
"Is she coming over?"
"I'm sure she will one day."
"You should invite her over to diner…"
"Mom…" I said, sighing.
She must have caught my tone of voice because she says, "You two broke up didn't you?"
"I don't know." I sigh, which was the truth.
"Well then, I still want to see her, and I know Morgan wants too also."
"I know, and I'm sure she wants to see you… it's me she doesn't." I mutter.
Jan smiles at her son's friend, "Are you staying for dinner Hannah?"
"I don't know… Tommy?"
"I'd like you too."
"I'll set another plate." Jan says, turning around. I know she has no idea what to say to me or to Hannah, "Morgan! You have to put away the dishes."
"Ok." I hear my sister bound down the stairs, "Hi Tommy!"
"Hey Morg." I smile.
"Hi Morgan."
"Hi." She says coldly to Hannah, "Tommy, where's Kimberly? She came home today right?"
"She did."
"She didn't come over?"
"She's out with the girls."
"Still…"
"Honey, they broke up."
"Mom… I don't know what we…"
"You broke up with Kim?! For that girl?! Tommy!"
"Morgan, stop it." I say, "Just drop it ok? Come on Hannah." And we go upstairs to my room.
"How long did you two date?" Hannah asks.
"Two years…" I say.
"That's a long time…"
"Yeah, it is." I say sighing, "What do you want to do for the time being? We have two hours…"
"It's your house." She smiles.
I smile back at her, and put on a movie. We watch that for a few hours before I turn it of and we head over to Trini's house. I still don't know what I want. Every time I see Kimberly I miss her, but how can I live knowing she will be on the road all the time? And Hannah is wonderful, I mean she is really something… what do I do…?
"We better head over to Trini's."
"Alright." She smiles, and takes my hand. I smile at her, a bit shocked that she takes the initiative. We walk downstairs.
"Mom, I'm heading over to Trini's for a while. I'll be home later."
"Ok. Remember to tell Kimberly I want to see her."
"I will."
"Bye Mrs. Oliver."
"Bye Hannah."
We walk outside and get into my jeep, heading over to Trini's. I didn't know what to expect from the group or from Kimberly.
"Tommy?" Hannah calls, breaking my concentration.
"Yeah?"
"You're distant, are you alright?"
"Fine."
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"Tommy… come on."
"Nothing wrong Hannah."
"Is it because of your ex?"
I run one hand through my hair as my other hand stays on the wheel, "I don't know what we are…"
"Well, you know that I really like you…"
"I know."
"I know that you like me…." What do I say to that? "Right?" She asks.
"Right… but it's not that simple."
"It could be."
"No." I sigh, "It couldn't."
I pull into Trini's driveway and see Jason pulling in right behind me. He was one of the least bias people that I can talk to and I am glad that he is there.
"Hey Jase."
"Hey Tommy. Hi Hannah."
He knows how I feel, "Is she there yet?"
"I'm sure of it… Trini's car is here."
I take a deep breath, "Well then, I guess it's time to go in."
"Relax." Hannah smiles.
It's easy enough for you to say that, I think to myself, and follow the two of them into the Kwan house.
Kimberly's POV
Aisha was talking to me, and I couldn't focus on what she was saying. The girls tried to get my mind off of him, but I just can't. Tommy was my life for two years, and I left, to do gymnastics, Hannah moves in on my position, and to think, I thought it would have been Kat.
"Kimberly, are you listening to me?" Aisha says, breaking my concentration.
"Huh? Oh, sorry Aisha." I blush.
"Girl, enough, you are here to have fun, not to think about Tommy and his asshole ideas."
"He'll come around Kim." Trini says, placing her hand on my shoulder.
"Just focus on having fun tonight." Kat says, smiling at me.
"You girls are the best." I say.
"That's what best friends are for." Aisha smiles.
"What are best friends for, and why am I not included in the sentence?" Jason asks, walking into the room.
"Ok, best girl friends." Trini smiles.
He walks over to me, gives me a kiss on the cheek and shoots me a glance. I shake my head, telling him that I am fine, and he sits on the couch across from me.
"Hi Tommy." Aisha says, "Hannah."
"Hi."
"Hi!" Hannah says cheerfully… how I hate her. "Did you guys have a good time shopping?"
"It was a lot of fun."
"Where's the others?"
"Adam and Rocky will be here shortly, and Zack… I guess he's catching a ride with them." Kat smiles.
"What are we doing tonight?" Jason asks.
"Rocky is suppose to be picking up pizzas." I say. I wasn't really hungry though… I haven't been all day.
"Thank god Adam's going with him, or we'd have some odd choices of pizza to choose from." Hannah laughs. The others laugh too, and I force a smile on my face. What more could I do? I feel his eyes on me. I wish he would stop. I have never been this self-conscious in my entire life.
"PIZZA!" Rocky calls as he walks into Trini's house. "I can use some help.
"I'll help!" I shout, and jump up grabbing a pie from his hand, and we walk into the kitchen.
"How you holding up Kid?" He asks.
"I'm alright."
"Good." He says, hugging me, "It's really good to have you home Kimberly. We've missed you."
"I've missed you all too."
"Hey, don't let Hannah ruin your stay ok?"
"Too late." I mutter.
"Where's the Kim I know and love?"
"She's dead inside."
"No, I think she's just hurting. It will be ok, what ever the outcome is. You have all of us backing you up."
"For now…"
"What is that suppose to mean?"
"Nothing." I mutter again… what the hell does he think it means?
"Kimberly…"
I grab plates and bring them out into the living room, passing them around, ignoring Rocky's 'Kimberly.' "Pizza's ready to be eaten gang." I say, putting on the strong front that I know all too well.
"Kim…" Tommy calls to me. I cringe. "My mom and sister want to see you sometime this stay. Will you stop over?"
WILL I STOP OVER?! What the hell is he thinking?! We broke up! "Sure." I mumble, turning my back on him.
I walk into the kitchen, take one look at the pizza and feel nauseous. I didn't want to eat, I couldn't eat. I was wound up too tight to do that. The girls earlier tried to get me to eat, but I just couldn't… I promised them that I would tonight, and I have always been one to keep my promises, so I guess I'll have to force a few pieces down my throat, and hope for the best. After the first bite, it was all I could do from keeping myself from throwing it right back up, "Dammit Kimberly. Stop it." I yell at myself.
Everyone was laughing and talking, and I tried to be myself, however, as the night wore on, I wondered why I even came tonight. I got up to get my second slice of pizza, knowing if I didn't, everyone would think I was anorexic or something. I forced that piece down my throat too with more difficulty than the first piece. I watched Tommy and Hannah out of the corner of my eye. She was all over him, and it made me sick.
"So, Kimberly how long are you here for?" Hannah asks me.
"What?" I ask, shocked that she was talking to me.
"How long are you in Angel Grove for?"
"Oh… three weeks… Why?"
"Just wondering. I really want a chance to get to know you!"
"Oh, yeah…" I mutter. Why does she want to get to know me?!
"I think we could really become good friends." She smiles a sickening smile while rubbing the side of Tommy's arm in circles.
That was it… My strong front was collapsing right in front of me. I could no longer hold on. I can feel the bile rise up in my throat. I tried to swallow it with no luck, "Excuse me." I say, as I feel my face drain of color and I make my way quickly up stairs to the bathroom, tears stinging my eyes.
I closed the door, not being able to lock it, fall to my knees and clutch the porcelain bowl, just in the nick of time, my entire dinner coming up on me. I hear the door open over my retching and feel a cool hand on the back of my neck, holding my hair back, and one rubbing my back soothingly. It was either Rocky or Jason, but I couldn't tell which guy it was, and I was too sick to care. I threw up until my stomach clenched and dry heaves came up on me. My eyes were watering, and I couldn't tell if it was because I was upset, or in pain. My stomach aches, as I finally finish throwing up. I flush and push back, supporting myself on the toilet.
"Are you ok?" I hear the person ask. It was Jason. He stands up and hands me a cup of water, I rinse my mouth out and sit back. Jason sits down against the tub next to me, and I break down. I can't take this. I am too strong to be crying over him. This isn't me! Jason wraps his arms around me offering me comfort.
"I can't do this Jason… I can't."
Jason's POV
I didn't know what to do for her. I haven't seen her, this torn up over something since her parents break up back in 9th grade. She feels warm to me, but it was probably because she just was sick, but I don't know. Maybe she is truly sick. I don't know if I should confront her about it or not, so I decide to wait till she calms down a bit. "You can do this Kim." I tell her. "This is not the end of the world."
"I wish I never went to Florida." She says, clinging to my shirt.
"Don't say that… it was your dream."
"It's over. I was scared that Kat would be replacing me, when it really was someone who I didn't even know! How could she say that we could become friends the same time she was rubbing my ex's arm. I thought I meant something to Tommy."
"You do Kimberly… he is just confused."
"If you love someone, how can you be confused?"
"I don't know…" I sigh. "But, remember how torn up about Emily I was?"
"Yes."
"What did you tell me?"
"The same thing you are telling me…" She mumbles in my shirt.
"And look, I'm fine. Time heals all, and I know you don't want to hear that."
"He should have prepared me…"
"I know."
"Did you know?" I didn't know what to say to that… "Jason, did you?"
"I did."
"Why didn't you tell me?!"
"Kim, it wouldn't have done any good. You would have not come up, and nothing would have been solved."
"Your right…" She says, sitting up.
"Are you ok?"
"Can you take me home? I really don't feel well."
"Sure." I say, "You feel a bit warm…"
"I don't know if I'm actually sick, or if everything has taken toll on me…" She says, as I help her to her feet. She was a bit wobbly, and held on to me to gain her balance.
"I think you may actually be sick." I tell her, placing a hand on her forehead.
We walk out of the bathroom and Aisha is walking up the stairs, "Are you ok Kimberly?"
"I don't feel well."
"You don't look too well." She says, looking at me.
"I'm going to take her home." Jason says.
"Kim… don't be stressed out over him ok?"
"I think I'm really sick Aisha… I don't think its stress…" She sighs, as Aisha places a hand on her forehead.
"Well then, I hope you feel better soon. I'll come over tomorrow ok?" Aisha says, hugging her best friend.
"Thanks Aisha."
We go downstairs and I tell everyone that I would be back, I'm just dropping Kim off. I look over at Tommy and see the concern spread over his face, and we leave and we get into the car. "Buckle up Kim." I tell her and we drive the short distance over to her fathers house. The house was dark, so I walked her into the house and upstairs, to make sure she was ok.
"Thanks Jason." She says, as she lies in the bed.
"Hey, what are brothers for?" I smile at her. "You better go take your temperature before you fall asleep."
"Yeah, I guess I should." She says, standing up, walking into her fathers bedroom, and getting the thermometer. A few minutes later, she comes back in and lies down, "Well, I'm sick."
I laugh at her, "No kidding."
"I'm just glad that it's not because I'm weak."
"You?! Weak? Never. Kimberly, I don't think weak is in your vocabulary." I reassure her.
"I don't know anymore."
"Kim… you will be fine. It was a shock that you didn't expect, but I assure you. You'll be fine."
"Thanks Jase." She says.
"Look, take some time, relax, and I'll talk to you soon ok?"
"Ok."
"I'll call you later."
"Bye." She says.
I hug her and walk out, locking the door when I leave. I get back to Trini's and walk in, "I'm back."
"Is she ok?" Tommy asks, looking fairly concerned.
"She's fine, she's just sick."
"Jase…"
"I'm serious, she has a fever, she really is sick."
"I guess that is the reason she didn't eat at the mall." Kat shrugs.
"She'll be fine in a day or two."
I watch Rocky shoot a glare over at Hannah, but he quickly loses the attitude and says, "Let's put on a movie."
"Good idea." Trini says, and grabs a movie that Adam and Rocky picked out.
I look over at Hannah and Tommy and see her getting comfortable on him. She was all over him, like a fly to fly paper. No one was too happy with the new couple, or what ever the hell they were. Zack and Aisha would mumble something to each other every so often about the couple, shooting smug glances. It wasn't fair to Tommy, but then again, he wasn't fair to Kimberly… I hate being in the middle.
Tommy's POV:
I feel guilty… she wouldn't be this way if it wasn't for me. What am I doing?! What the hell do I want?! I can't keep doing this. Do I still love Kim? Do I really like Hannah or was it convenient? That kiss meant something I know it did, but what? I allow this girl to lay all over me like she is my girlfriend, and I don't mind. What the hell am I going to do?!
I drive her home around midnight, and walk her to the door. She looks up at me, "I hope Kimberly feels better… I really want to get to know her better."
"I'm sure she'll feel better soon."
"Well, I had fun tonight."
"I did too." I smile. It was the truth, I really did… except for the whole part with Kimberly.
"Night." She says, planting a kiss on my lips. I don't pull back, I let her linger.
"Night." I smile at her, and walk back to my car. What am I going to do?!
I get back home and Morgan is sitting at my desk, playing a computer game, normally I don't mind, but tonight I did, "Morgan, get out."
"I'm in the middle of a game."
"Get out Morgan."
"Tommy… just a few more minutes!"
"GET THE HELL OUT!"
She looks at me like I have just lost my mind, "Tommy, what is wrong with you?! You've gotten mean since Kimberly and you broke up!"
"I want you out of this room now Morgan…"
"Fine." She groans, and storms out.
"I'm losing my mind…" I say, lying back on my bed. I made the decision that I would go over tomorrow, alone and see how she was feeling. I know that her father probably doesn't know what happened between us, so I could actually talk to her.
Noon, I walked out of the house and over to her dad's place. I knocked on the door, and her brother opens it, "Hi Ken."
"Hi Tommy." He says a bit on the cold side. I knew that he had to know.
"Is Kimberly here?"
"She's sick."
"I know. I wanted to see how she was feeling."
"She was up sick all night…"
"Can I see her?"
Ken looked at me, "Let me go see if she's awake, come in." A bit later, he comes back down, "Go ahead…"
I knock quietly on the door and open, "Hi."
"Hi." She says, not looking me in the eyes.
"How are you feeling?" I ask, sitting on the edge of her bed.
"Better…" She says before adding in, "Why are you here?"
"I was worried about you." I said plainly. "You got sick so quick, I had to check and see how you were."
"Ah." She says, looking away.
I couldn't read her. I am always able to read her, but today was different. I didn't know if she wanted me to stay or leave. I wished that I could just give her an explanation of why I broke up with her, but at this moment I couldn't think of one. I wanted to just reach over and take her in my arms, but something was stopping me. I don't know what, but something was, and until I figure out what that was, there was nothing that I could do.
"Tommy…" She says, with tears in her eyes.
"What?"
"Why did you come?"
"I told you… I wanted to see you, but I have to meet Ha… the guys, so you just start feeling better ok?"
"Bye." She says, turning her back on me. I could see her frame shaking, either from the fever or from crying. I close the door behind and walk downstairs, and Ken was standing at the door.
"You really hurt my sister…"
"I know."
"I actually thought you were a decent enough guy to stick with her when she left for months at a time… I guess I was wrong." He says.
I look at him, "You have no idea what I am going through right now."
"You have no idea what my sister is going through."
I let myself out, not wanting to fight with him. I get into my car and drive over to Hannah's, and we spend the day together. I keep thinking about Kimberly though, and how much I just want to be there for her. I just don't know what to do.
Wednesday, it was about two days after I saw Kimberly last, I brought Hannah home with me, and saw Kimberly's car in my drive way. I knew that she was going to come over to my house to see my sister and mother, but I didn't think she would be over this fast.
I walk into the kitchen and see her sitting at the table talking to my family. "Hi." I say, smiling at her. She looked a lot better today.
She turned towards me and Hannah, "Hi." She says, not smiling.
"Kimberly, how are you feeling?!" Hannah asks.
"Better, thank you."
"That's great!"
"I think so."
"Kimberly, you should stay for dinner." Morgan smiles, glaring at Hannah.
"No, I can't, but thank you."
"Why not Kimberly?"
"Because I have to have dinner with Jason, Trini and Zack tonight." She says, forcing a smile.
"Kimberly, you know you are always more than welcome to come over." Mrs. Oliver smiles.
"I know, thank you. I really should go." She says, and gets a hug and a kiss from both of my family members, "I'll stop by again before I leave."
"You better." My mom says. "We'll see you soon."
"Bye."
"Bye honey."
Kimberly bypasses myself and Hannah and walks out the door.
"You are the reason she left!" Morgan screams at Hannah.
"Morgan." My mother scolds.
"What?! She is! Kimberly was fine until SHE came! Why can't you just leave?"
"Morgan, that is enough." I say.
"And it's your fault for dumping her!"
"You don't understand." Hannah says, "Tommy and I care about each other…"
"No, you will never care about him the way Kimberly does, and he will never like you as much as her." Morgan says, and storms out of the kitchen.
"I'm sorry…" Mom says to her, "I don't know what has gotten into her. Morgan Elizabeth, that door better be unlocked when I get to the top of the stairs." She says, as she goes up to talk to her.
I didn't know what else to do.
Two days later, I get a phone call, it was from my uncle. He wanted me and my friends to come down to Hawaii for a week and just relax. Since it was summer break, it worked out just fine, and I told everyone the plans. He owns a hotel down there, and we could stay for free.
"Sounds good." Everyone says, or "I'm in." Surprisingly Kimberly said yes too, even though she knows that Hannah would be going. That Saturday, we would all be flying to Maui to visit my uncle. I thought that this would be a good time to figure out exactly what I felt for which girl. Hopefully it wouldn't take too long.
Aisha's POV
"Kim." I say, as we pack for the trip, "Do me a favor and bring that blue skirt, the one that's floor length please."
"Ok." She says, "Why?"
"I want to wear it sometime."
"Right." She laughs. It was the first time I have seen her laugh, well one that touched her ears in about a week.
"Are you looking forward to the trip?"
"Partially… but I am really worried about Tommy and Hannah..." She sighs.
"Understandable, but listen girl, we will have fun no matter what ok? Don't dwell on him ok?"
"Ok." She sighs.
"Don't do this to yourself… we are going to Hawaii for a week, practically free! Girl, we have a ton of shopping to do." I said, getting a laugh out of her.
"We better bring an empty suitcase." She giggles.
"That may not be a bad idea."
We packed and laughed the entire day, and I know that she will end up having fun. I only hope Tommy doesn't decide to try and ignore her, or cause problems because I want to have a nice trip. I don't blame Tommy, because stuff like this happens. My only problem was Hannah and how she acted with him, especially around Kimberly. She was really beginning to irritate me to a point of almost dislike, but she was still a friend. It wasn't her fault that she just happened to come into our lives at a point when Kimberly wasn't around. "We are going to have a blast." I reassure Kim.
Tomorrow, we would be off to Hawaii, and we couldn't wait.
I'm back! After months of having writers block… yeah I know it's been over a year for this story, but its back! I hope you all enjoyed it! Please read and Review… I need reviews to continue writing!
Thanks!
LUNA
