A/N: Evening, everyone! Hope all is well. Here is another chapter for you. There may be some mature themes in this chapter...there might not be...guess you have to read to find out! As always, please remember to R&R!
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Kimberly – The Past
The sound of Christmas music played over the speakers throughout the airport in Orlando, travelers walking around me as they went in and out of the seats that lined the left wing of the terminal. Sighing, I glanced at my watch, checking the time. The plane was set to land about ten minutes ago, the snow in the Midwest not affecting the travel path as I had feared it would. Instead, the sky was blue outside of the wall length windows. I watched as planes took off and landed from the tarmac. People were probably getting ready to hand off for the holiday weekend, excited about seeing their families. In my belly, butterflies were flying around like elephants with wings. Sweat was forming in my palms and now and then, I would wipe them on my jeans. I didn't know why I was nervous, but I was. This was worse than the first time I performed at the Pan Globals.
"Hey, beautiful." A warm voice said behind me. Standing from the blue plastic chair I was sitting in, I saw the tall slender frame of Dr. Tommy Oliver standing a few feet away. A smirk was on his lips and he had his bag over his shoulder, his brown leather coat covering his torso. Tan colored khakis covered his legs and I saw a black t-shirt under his coat. He set his bag down on the floor by his feet, holding his arms open for me. I jumped up from my chair, running towards him. Leaping off the ground, I threw myself into his arms and wrapped mine around his neck. He squeezed me tightly against him, laughing at my excitement. "I take it you missed me."
"You could say that." I said, pulling away just enough to press my lips against his. I placed my hands on either side of his face, loving the feel of him against me. Gently, he set me down on the floor and tucked a piece of hair behind my ear.
"I've missed you, too. I nearly knocked over three old ladies running off the plane. You look absolutely beautiful."
"I think you're bias." I replied, grinning up at him. He shrugged, shooting me a wink. Bending down, he picked up his bag and tossed it over his shoulder as he took my hand in his. Kissing the back of it, he started walking towards the exit.
"So, what is on the agenda?" He asked, walking with me pasted the Christmas decorations that lined the corridor of the airport. He held the front door open for me as we exited, other people coming in and out from the line of glass doors. Reaching into my purse, I fished for my car keys.
"Not much really. I just know I want to spend as much time as possible with you while I have you here all to myself." I replied, smirking at him. I found my keys as we crossed the street in front of the building, heading for the large parking lot. My little silver car sat in the spot I left, it's lights flashing as I pressed the unlock button on the fobs. "Was there anything you wanted to do?" I asked.
"Oh, I'm sure I can think of something to fill our time." He said, winking at me. I felt my cheeks flush as we stopped next to my car door. Gently, he cupped my face in his hands and kissed me sweetly. "God, I've missed you." He whispered.
"We talk every day, silly." I replied, placing my hands over his.
"It's not the same as really being with you. I wouldn't trade a moment of this for anything."
"Me either. C'mon." I gave him a quick peck, him releasing so we could climb into the car. He tossed his bag in the back seat before climbing into the passenger seat. I climbed in as well, turning the car on. It was the first car I had ever owned. After joining the Olympic team, I was given a sponsorship by a car dealer here in Orlando. They gave me a new car as well as a contract as long as I appear in their commercials. It wasn't the greatest gig, but it was something I was highly taking advantage of. Carefully, I pulled out of the parking space and towards the exit. Tommy fiddled with the radio, finding a station that was playing nothing but Christmas music. Leaving it there, he took my right hand in his.
"How have things been here?" He asked once we were clear of the traffic outside of the airport. I shrugged.
"Pretty much the same. We've been practicing for the games non-stop. I almost can't wait for them to be over next month. My nerves are beginning to set in though. I'm nervous."
"I'm not going to tell you not to be, but I think you're going to do awesome. You've worked so hard at it. Schmidt picked you for a reason and you are going to crush it. I promise." I smiled, glancing at him from the corner of my eye.
"I hope so. Sorry I couldn't get you a ticket to go. With the games in the states, there are so many people trying to get in."
"Don't worry about it. I'll be starting my next semester around then. I'm going to be glued to my television though. Well, when I can be. I'll make sure to record what I can't watch in person. I don't want to miss a thing. I already told Kat we were going to have to have a party for the opening ceremony." And just like that, the tension I had been nervous about iced over us in the car. Kat. His wife. I was wondering how long it would take for her name to come up in conversation. I gripped the steering wheel in my left hand tightly, taking a left turn towards the hotel.
"How is Kat?" I asked, biting my lip. Tommy squirmed uneasily in his seat.
"She's fine. Still in school. Her plane landed in Australia about four hours ago. She left me a message while I was on the plane. I'll call her later though." He said, turning his face so he was looking out the window. Silence fell over us as I drove.
It had been two years since Tommy and I confronted each other about our feelings. It's also been two years since this "thing" between us began. I suppose most people would call it an affair. That's usually what cheating on your spouse with someone else is called. It wasn't planned. After the first time it happened, I knew Tommy felt guilty. I felt it as well. We had done something that was horrible. I told Tommy we could pretend it never happened and never speak again. He agreed. However, before I boarded my plane back to Florida, he came to the airport and asked if he could come see me there in a few weeks. I told him I didn't mind. About six weeks later, he came to Florida. We spent the two days together, being nothing but friends. But, it happened again. It was at that point that an almost unspoken agreement happened between the both of us. Over the course of the last two years, we've both taken turns flying back and forth to see each other. Sometimes, like this past July, we meet in the middle and spend the week. We stayed in Texas that time, him telling Kat he had a conference for school to attend. These times I get to spend with Tommy are my favorite. I find myself looking forward to them each time. We also talk on the phone every day. It's easier with Kat in school and Tommy having his own cell phone now. It was like being in a relationship, but we weren't. Him and Kat got married in October. I even attended the wedding. Him and I spent the night together before he walked down the aisle. It wasn't easy to watch the man I loved get married to someone else, but I didn't have much choice in the matter.
I wished with all my heart that he would just leave Kat and be with me entirely. I've thought about telling him how I feel and that I no longer want to share him with her but every time I get close to doing it, I chicken out. My biggest fear is telling him and having him decide he didn't want to be with me. I would lose him all over again and not even have him the way I do now. I know he hates doing this to Katherine. He's never been that type of person. It's the main reason we never talk about Katherine or what's going on between us. We've never even really defined what's going on between us. It's been mostly unspoken. Especially when we are together. It was rare that we speak of Kat or anyone for that matter. We've been keeping it from everyone, not even Trini and Jason know. Having our own secret between us makes it a bit more thrilling I suppose.
"Hey." He said, breaking the silence. I glanced over at him as I pulled into the parking lot of the hotel I booked for the weekend. The dorms didn't allow overnight visitors, especially of the opposite sex. Besides, I didn't like the idea of the security cameras having solid proof of him coming and going from our building. Holding my hand up to his lips, he kissed the back of it. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring her up. We don't have to talk about her again."
"It's okay." I replied, forcing a smile. "Let's just forget about it."
"Good. I've been waiting so long to see you. This Christmas will be amazing as long as I'm with you."
Our room was located on the fourth floor of the hotel, a little suite with a king size bed and a jacuzzi tub for two. The whole room was decorated in reds and whites, fitting with the upcoming holiday. Tomorrow was Christmas eve, the hours counting down to Christmas growing smaller. It was a day I had been counting on since the last time I had seen Tommy. We had spent the week in Houston, acting like newlyweds on their honeymoon. I had enjoyed myself so much that I booked this hotel the moment I got back to my dorm. He agreed to make the trip and we've been counting the days since July.
"This is nice." He said, setting his bag and my duffle bag on top of the dresser on the right side of the room. I didn't pack much, just enough clothes for the weekend. Unlike him, I didn't have to travel far. I nodded, tossing my purse in the chair next to the window.
"It is. How was your flight? I forgot to ask."
"Long. I spent the whole flight waiting to do something." He replied, stepping towards me.
"Oh? What's that?" I asked, smirking up at him. He wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me against him.
"I think it's easier to show you than explain it." He winked at me before playfully tossing me back on top of the bed. I giggled, landing on my back. He pulled his coat off, tossing it into the corner of the room. Kneeling on the bed, he propped himself up on his arms while he pressed his lips against me. I placed my hands on his cheeks, loving the way he tasted. His smell of after shave and cologne wafted over me and I wished I could bury myself in it for the rest of my life. Pulling away slightly, he smiled down at me, stroking the top of my head. "Have I ever told you how beautiful you are?" He whispered.
"Not in the last ten minutes." I said, smiling.
"Well, I'm slacking then. You're the most beautiful woman in the world." He kissed my cheek, trailing from there down to my neck. I ran my hands through his hair, the ponytail wrapping around my fingers. His hands travelled down my body, wrapping around my petite curves. He unzipped my pink hoodie as he went, making sure to pull it off. It joined his jacket, the article of clothing flying through the air. Using his teeth, he pulled up the bottom of the white camisole I was wearing until my breast was exposed. He used his tongue to lap each of my nipples, the buds coming to a point from the mixture of cold air and excitement. A hiss slid between my teeth as he teased my right one with his teeth. He grazed the skin, causing my back to arch as he did. Reaching between us, I pulled on his t-shirt until I was able to pull it over his head. He slid my cami off entirely, the skin of our chests touching. I could feel the heat radiating off of him as he kissed me deeply. Undoing the button of my jeans, he managed to get my pants and underwear off. His came next, leaving both of us exposed. Positioning himself, he slid himself into me, a feeling I never tire of.
Tommy and I moved together, our bodies becoming one with each thrust. Moans came from the back of his throat that vibrated through me and to my core. He gripped my hands in his, pinning them to the bed so I couldn't move them. It drove me crazy and excited me to a point that nearly drove me off the edge. His teeth nipped at the skin on my neck, sweat forming on my skin. His grip on my hands tightened and I could feel his tempo pick up. Inside me, I knew the waves of pleasure were going to becoming sooner rather than later. They were beginning to blind the corners of my eyes with a whiteness. Cries started coming from my own mouth that I didn't recognize. Each one seemed to make Tommy move faster, my name coming from his lips as they fluttered across my skin.
"Fuck. Kim." He whispered, his tongue on my ear lobe. It was enough to push me right over, my orgasm hitting me like a pleasure-seeking freight train. I cried out his name, my eyes screwing shut. He followed, curse words stringing from him mouth as he pulled me close. I could feel his heart thundering in his chest as it pressed against mine. After a few minutes, he rolled from on top of me to his side, cradling me against him still. Kissing the top of my head, he traced small circles on the skin of my back. "That was better than I could have imagined." He whispered. I smirked, closing my eyes.
"I aim to please." I replied. "Besides, I think that was six months of pent up energy."
"That's true. I wish I could see you more."
"Me too."
"Well…it might be able to happen." Opening my eyes, I rolled over to face him. What did he mean? Was he leaving Katherine? Was this it? Was this what I was hoping for?
"What do you mean?"
"I was accepted to join Anton Mercer's intern program. It's nothing too special but it's stationed on a small island in the Gulf of Mexico. I'll only be a boat ride and a taxi away from you." I gasped, smiling.
"Really? That's amazing! When does it start?"
"May. I finish up my semester and then leave for the summer."
"That's fantastic! I can't wait for you to be so close." He smiled, kissing my forehead.
"Me either." A pang of disappointment hit me as I realized how hopeful I had been for him to be leaving Kat. Maybe when he's down here for school, he will see that this was where he belonged. That I was the one he needed to be with. Until then, I was going to spend every moment I could with him.