I forgot to type out a disclaimer about how I don't own the characters last time. So, just in case you couldn't figure it out, I don't own any MMPR characters. Just the story.
There was something satisfying about running. As her feet struck the pavement in a quick rhythm, she felt a grin spread across her face. There was something about hearing her favorite music, feeling the sun on her bare shoulders and the wind in her face, and knowing that she was in complete control. She could move slower, faster, change direction, stop altogether: this run was hers.
Or so she thought.
Just as she passed a long row of window, her song changed, and there was a moment of quiet.
"Kimberly Ann Hart!"
Damn. Kim stopped mid-stride and turned. Standing outside the building was a tall, dark haired woman.
"Trini," she muttered as she began walking toward her. "You changed buildings," she said a little louder.
Trini grinned and wrapped her in a hug. "I'm suddenly very glad I didn't tell you."
"Yeah, yeah." Kim stepped back. "I'm sure you're really busy, so I'll just call-"
"Oh, no." Trini linked arms with hers and ushered her into the building. "The client I was supposed to meet with cancelled, so I'm free for the next hour."
"Super." She allowed herself to be led through a well-decorated waiting room and into what was obviously Trini's office. The furnishings were very modern and understated. Shades of yellow were gracefully mixed in with the other earth tones, and, she had to admit, there was a very comforting feel
Trini let go and closed the door behind them. "I don't understand how you can just not call me. You're in town. I'm in town. You're supposed to call."
She smiled and sank down on a comfy, white couch. "Trini, I'm sorry I didn't call. I got in yesterday."
"I accept your apology. Not your explanation." She walked over to a large desk and picked up a folder. Flipping it open, Trini began scanning the page.
"Tri."
"Don't you 'Tri' me." Trini signed whatever she was looking at with a flourish and walked over to a tall filing cabinet. "You're only here because I saw you out the window."
Sighing, she nodded her head. "I'm sorry," she said again, "I just-"
"Like living all alone in your little bubble where nothing can hurt you. Trust me, I understand."
"That's why you're paid the big bucks, doc."
"Psychiatric degrees withstanding," Trini sat down on the end of the couch, "How could you not tell me you were here?"
"I just got a little busy last night."
"Uh-huh." Trini picked up a pillow and tossed it at her. "Did you watch the news?"
She hid her face behind the pillow. "No."
"Liar." There was a long pause before she continued. "It wasn't him, Kimberly."
She uncovered her face and sat up straight. "I don't know what you're talking about," she said straightening the pillow behind her.
"Uh-huh."
"Uh-huh."
"You know you're totally textbook right now." Trini gave her a little shove.
"Whatever," she said, shoving back.
"I know!" Trini stood and grabbed her hand to pull her up, too. "Come over and have dinner with me tonight. That's not a question."
She rolled her eyes, "You can't make me come over to your house."
"Yes I can."
"You and what army?" She chuckled at the irony. "Seriously. What army?"
"Kim. I wouldn't invite him. I'm not cruel."
"I know." She sat back down on the couch. "But Billy, Jason? Zack's in Japan."
Trini nodded. "Billy's in LA. Jason will be free since they finished that thing last night…Oh," she caught the surprise on Kim's face. "You didn't know Jason was-"
"No," Kim said curtly, "I didn't." She stood up and walked towards the door. "I've got to go. I'll call you tomorrow." She gave Trini a quick hug. "I promise."
"Wait," Trini grabbed her arm again. "What are you doing today? Maybe we can have lunch if you won't come for dinner."
"I can't." Kim pulled her arm lose. "I was contacted by a gymnastic coach to speak with one of the high school teams. That's why I'm in town. It's today." She inched closer and closer to the exit. "So I should go."
"High school team?" Trini frowned. "Which school?"
"She shrugged the big one downtown."
"Reefside."
"I guess."
Trini nodded. "That should be fun." She nodded again. "Yeah, you should go do that."
"That's the plan." She opened the door. "But I will call you."
"I know you will." Trini smiled, "I'll see you later?"
"Right." Kim quickly left the building. Putting her earphones back in, she turned up the music and headed toward home. So much for no one knowing she was in town.