AN: I hope everyone's enjoying this story. The big reveal is in this very chapter. Just who is the infamous other man in Kim's life? Read on and find out.
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As the night sky entered into Angel Grove, Jason and friends finally arrived at Kat's house. The house's décor was quite exquisite which decorated her driveway with balloons and streamers. Impressed, Kimberly smiled lightly at the way it was designed. She loved how it was adorned in pink and white streamers as she got out of the van.
Her friends got out of the van as they all entered inside the home. Kat and Tommy were sitting on the couch waiting on their friend's arrival. Jason walked in with Emily as Adam, Tanya, and Rocky followed the suit. Billy stood outside with Kim as they began to talk.
"Kim," her friend began, "we need to talk," he said sternly as he crossed his arms. The former pink ranger gulped as she knew she had some explanation. Her companion stood next to her, protecting her with his arm around her, "Sis, I know it's been a while, but what on earth?" he said in a frustrated tone. Kimberly raised her brow at her friend's tone of voice; she crossed her arms as he began to talk. "Listen Kimberly, I don't know what you're hiding from all of us, but who is he?" Billy's voice began to rise as he asked many questions.
"He's a friend Billy," the petite brunette replied, "just a friend," she said as she tapped her foot. All the letters, emails, and phone calls couldn't suffice the reason for Kim's reason for the other man. "If you'd just listen to the two of us, you'd know what's going on," she groaned a little. Billy looked at the man. He was about five-foot-seven inches, with a skinny build, but with a witty personality. "Billy," Kim said in comfort, "I know you want me to be happy with Tommy," she assured him, "But at the moment, I just need someone, not a boyfriend. He's all I got," she noted.
As the two began talking, the young man shook his head as he listened to the two of them discuss and argue. Meanwhile, back in the Hillard residence, everyone was chatting and enjoying the welcome home celebration. The laughs and chatter escaped everyone. With music blaring from the speakers, the party continued on into the evening. Kat peered over at the three talking. She only hoped that Billy could talk to Kim to get a better understanding of the whole other man situation.
Rocky and Adam looked at each other in wonderment. Their only hope was that the three would come in and see everyone. Eventually, Billy opened the door of Kat's home, whereas Kim and her companion were still on the porch.
"Are Kim and her companion coming in?" Tommy inquired his friend. He looked over at the porch; Kim was resting her head over her friend's shoulder as they started talking. Billy shook his head as he turned to the side of his friend and her companion. He only hoped that the two would come in. Tommy sighed deeply as he looked over at the couple as he reached over at the plate of sandwiches. As he took a bite, he couldn't let her face escape his mind. "I just hope those two come in," he groaned a little.
"They will," Kat assured him, "I'm sure they just need some moments to talk," she stated as she sat next to him. Kim and her companion began to talk. Her friend looked in worry on how he'd be accepted into her circle of friends, since he was always known to be the troublemaker and prankster since who knows when.
"Are you sure they'll like me?" he asked her as he looked at her, "Kim?" he looked at her in frustration. Kimberly stroked his face, feeling the same way. She smiled as she kissed his cheek. As she took his hand, the two hugged before entering into the home.
"They'll love you as much as I do," the petite gymnast replied, "Eugene, they'll love you more than I love you as a friend," she giggled. The young man smiled as he embraced Kim tightly as he lifted her off the ground. The two laughed as he placed her back down, "Ready to go in?" she smiled again. The young man nodded and took her by the hand.
"Here they come," Tanya replied as she saw Kimberly walking in with the young man, "we were wondering what happened to you two," she smiled as she handed her friend a plate. Kimberly nodded with a smile as she handed her friend a plate. He kissed her cheek as he served her and him some food. Tommy cringed at the thought, but was curious on who the guy was with Kim.
"Tommy," she beamed with a smile, "this is my friend Eugene. Eugene, sweetie this is Tommy," she formally introduced the two of them. The two shook hands like they've never knew each other before. Tommy's jaw dropped as he shook the other's hand.
"Eugene Skullovitch," the man replied with a firm handshake, "it's good to see you again Tommy," he cackled a laugh. Still, Tommy was stunned, but wasn't sure how to react to his ex-girlfriend and her so-called new beau.
He's dating her? Tommy thought to himself, she's dating him Tommy gulped as he sat back down next to Kat. He only hoped this was some sick joke that Kim only came back to talk to Tommy about the letter.
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AN2: Anyone shocked? Leave me a message and tell me what you think.
