Both of these stories started out as song fic's. That's why the last line probably didn't make any sense. It was based on Beautiful Goodbye by Jennifer Hanson and this one is based on A Beautiful Mess by Diamond Rio (?). Maybe. It was meant to be a one-shot but I like Psycho Tangerine's stories and in her (I don't know if you're male or female, or even going to read it!) review, mentioned that it was too bad I didn't continue. So here goes.

Beautiful Mess

Tommy watched his ex-girlfriend head toward the gate. They had dated for eighteen months and this was the way it ended for him. Again. Watching while they walked out of his life forever. Luckily, he and Kat had already broken up but watching two of his girlfriends leave like that was hard.

Kat had been a blessing to him and he hoped that'd he given her some comfort in return. They hadn't been right for one another and luckily, they both knew it.

"Are you okay?" Jason's voice shook him out of his thoughts.

"Yeah, man, I am. I'm going to miss her, though."

"Yeah, me too," Jason's voice was wistful.

Tommy shot a glance at him. "You like her?" he asked neutrally.

Jason shrugged. "It's not like it matters now. She's your ex, for one and two, she's going to London."

"London is a problem, but I wouldn't have one if you two hooked up. Maybe some flashes of jealousy." He laughed softly. "Kat and I had a talk when we broke up and she said that we filled a need in one another. I was about to take it as an insult, but she made a lot of sense. She had moved half-way across the world and Kim had just broken up with me. So, if you get the opportunity…go for it."

"Guys? We're leaving."

They turned to find Rocky, Tanya, and Adam behind them. Rocky was grinning widely; obviously they'd been listening to the conversation.

At least Rocky had been. Tanya was looking worried, but she was staring at Adam, who was watching Rocky with hot eyes. Tommy, usually the last to see these things, was stunned. "Uh, yeah, let's get out of here," he said slowly.

Later that evening, he pulled Kat's letter out of his pocket. He unfolded it and then read.

Dear Tommy,

I don't know where our roads will lead us. I don't know where we'll be when we're through, but thank you for being my friend.

Love, Kat

P.S. I'd better hear about you and Kim getting back together. SOON!

P.P.S. Something is up with Rocky and Adam. Get your head out of the clouds and start looking!

Kat always did see more than everyone wanted them to see. Tommy smiled. This had the potential for being a mess, but hopefully, it would be a beautiful one.