Two weeks had gone by, and things seem to be perfect for the newly weds. They were working and still keeping up with school. Clare was at her locker after their first class, when KC came over
"Oh miss, I have a problem" he said
"What might that be?" she looks at him
"Right now I am in front of this gorgeous girl, and I want to kiss her." KC teasing
"Well, I know she wants to kiss you too." Clare teased back
"Only problem is I am married." he looked scared
"Then I say kiss her quick" she smiled and he kissed her "How's your day?"
"Good. Except that I have to go to the garage during my lunch and then my spare." KC said. Clare groaned
"Oh man. I was hoping we could have lunch" Clare said
"Well we can have dinner your not working," Clare looked down "You have to work?"
"Peter has a night class tonight. What about lunch tomorrow?"
"Basketball practice." KC said "Brunch Saturday?"
"Meeting with my mom." Clare shook her head "We never get to see each other."
"I know. I know." he looked at Clare
"Well you better get going." she said
"You OK?"
"Yeah. Just call me before you go to basketball practice." she said
"Promise." he kissed her goodbye.
"Trouble in paradise?" Sam said
"No. Its just we never see each other." she looked at Sam "Why am I telling you this?"
"Cause I am your best friend." he said and winked and walked away.
…...
KC ran into the shop
"Sorry Sean, I was talking to Clare." he said
"Got it. Next time," Sean started
"Wont happen again. Promise" KC said. KC got right to work, changing the oil on a few cars, while Sean fixed the breaks, on one. After his spare was up, KC was getting ready to leave "Is there anything else you need help with before I go?"
"Nope. Thanks KC." Sean went back to work. KC sighed and got into his car, and drove to school.
…...
Clare was bored waiting for class to start,and waiting for KC. She walked past the art room, and saw Sam painting in there alone.
"You OK Sam?" she asked
"Oh hey Clare. Yeah I actually like just to be alone and paint." he looked at her "What about you?"
"Oh I suck at painting but I like to spend time writing." she said
"That is cool." he said
"Yeah, painting takes a steady hand, and I do not have that." Clare said
"Want me to show you?" he offered
"You would do that?"
"Yes." he handed her the brush and she started to paint. "No gently." he said. He put his hand over hers and guided her hand with the brush
"Its much easier your right." she looked and realized how close Sam was. She was breathless for a moment. He smiled at her, and Clare remembered why she had liked him. Just then KC walked in
"Hey Clare, Sam" KC said
"K, hey." she jumped up and walked over to him "How was work?" Clare said looking at KC who gave Sam a dirty look.
"It was fine babe. Come on, Kwan will kill us if we are late." he kissed her cheek"
"You two love birds have fun." Sam said.
"So why were so close to Sam?" KC asked as they were walking away.
"He was teaching me to paint with a steady hand" Clare looked at KC "You aren't jealous are you?"
"No. its just." he began
"What KC don't you trust me?"
"Yes. Of course." then he looked at her "Its him I don't trust. No guy just wants to be friends with a pretty girl." he said
"Well, its not like that with Sam and I. I mean we grew up together, he knows everything a bout me, and I know everything about him." she said
"Well it makes me a little uncomfortable that you two are hanging alone." he said
"Wow, and here I thought you weren't jealous. Look K, I love you. He is my best friend. Just grow up OK?"she walked into English and didn't look at Kc for the rest of the day. He grumbled and went to the garage at the end of the day.
…...
"KC can you give me a hand with the brakes?" Sean asked
"Yeah," KC walked over to him.
"Hand me the wrench." KC did. Then he checked his phone. No new messages. He sighed. Clare was avoiding him. He knew that. "KC, KC, KC" Sean said
"Oh sorry what did you say?"
"Wire cutters." but Sean got up "You know KC, you have been pretty spacy ever since you got here, whats up?" Sean asked whipping his hands on a old rag.
"Its Clare,"
"Oh the wife." Sean said "What did you do?"
"Why would you assume I did anything?"
"Come on," Sean said
"Yeah your right. She has been hanging with a guy who kinda likes her. So I told her I wasn't comfortable and she told me to grow up."
"Well even if he likes Clare, doesn't mean Clare likes him"
"I know. The thing is, I hardly ever get to see her anymore. Between basketball, work, school, and all, we never have a moment alone." Sean looked at KC
"Hey kid, look, I don't need anymore help around the shop today, why don't you take the night off?"
"Really?" he looked recited
"Yeah. Go be with your girl."
"Thanks Sean" he smiled and walked out. He went home to shower.
…...
"Ok Clare, you OK with closing tonight?" Peter asked
"Yeah, you go. I will take care of everything." she assured him
"Ok, see you tomorrow." he left. 15 minutes later she heard a knock on the door. She walked over to the door
"You forget something?" but it wasn't peter, it was KC.
"Hey." he said
"Hi."
"Can I come in?"
"I thought you were working?" she let him in
"Sean gave me the night off." he looked at her "I am so sorry about earlyer."
"Its OK. You know if you gave Sam a chance I know you two will be great friends" she smiled
"It just that its been so hard. Not seeing you all the time." she kissed him
"I know K, I know, its hard, but look on the bright side, we still have school." she said
"Oh miss student counsel president, yearbook staff, prom committee oh and yes, Stage manger of the musicals."
"We still have class," she kissed him "Come on K, if you got involved in something like the play, we would see each more." she smiled. He couldn't help but smile back. He grabbed one side of her face and kissed her
"You know, if you think about it, we are kinda alone now." he said. Clare looked around
"You know we kinda are," he picked her up and carried her over to the coach. They started making out. He took off his over shirt and Clare took off her Dot shirt. They were so lost that they didn't even hear Peter pull up
"Sorry forgot my wallet" then he saw them "Oh my."
"Peter!" Clare said jumping up "This isn't what it looks like."
"Its fine Clare," he left uncomfortable.
"Ok you gotta go."
"What he said it was fine." he tried to kiss her but she dodged it.
"KC that could have been the owner and I could have been fired. Look I will see at home in about an hour."
"Fine. See you there." he left in a huff.
Clare's parents are on a mission to break up the shaky marriage with one thing every young couple fears: Marriage counseling. When things start to come up that threaten to put an end to Klare marriage. Meanwhile Clare finds herself tempted to do something she has never done. Can she resit temptation?