Author's Note: Hello all my readers! Yes, I am back and its been such a long time. I know on my profile I said I'd be back no later than April to handle some personal stuff offline, but now it's May; and I feel that I've neglected those who are reading my story Beyond the Beam. I didn't to disappoint anyone, so I'm back to full force in writing this story. Hope you all enjoy!

"I still can't believe you're here," she said with a hug and kiss on the cheek. It felt like forever. Forever felt years. It wasn't even that. Forever was a milestone.

Three weeks came and went. It was like a mere blink of an eye on what Tommy and Kimberly would do for those weeks Tommy came to visit. They did everything together, but they were still inseparable After all the sacrifices, they were finally together.

Spring break was in the midst of Angel Grove High and Tommy didn't want this time to be wasted. He wanted to make the two weeks with his special girl a very special one. Though, spring break wasn't in the books for Kimberly. Hers was weeks away. Even so, her break would possibly consist her hours at the gym or her face in a book for school. Would there be room for Tommy? Who knew.

Likely, there were plans to do some downtime like sight seeing, city hopping but there was so much of Florida to offer; it would be endless for the two. Tommy wanted to see everything, but it would be up to Kimberly's schedule; if time allowed it.

Tommy arrived at the gym around five'ish almost everyday. He sat off to the side. Trying not to be the distraction, he gave gestures that made her laugh or smile. Some other gestures to the coaches who were strictly business, but it did get some laughs from the other girls.

"What are you doing later, Hart?" one of the girls asked as they dried their sweat from their brow as they sipped their water.

Kimberly shrugged, "Not sure. Maybe read up on my book for art literature or something." She sounded not too thrilled. Art literature was a weak point, especially with the six-chapter a night thing wasn't cutting it. With Tommy in town, how could she keep her mind focused.

"Cliff notes are a girl's best friend," Leighanne teased. Leighanne was a straight A-student at Barcum High School. She was a definite shoe-in for her senior class' valedictorian. Though, her classes were rough too. Everyone at the gym in Kimberly's team was either a junior or a senior in high school, but school was a top priority to Coach Gunther Schmidt. He wanted the best on and off the beam.

"I thought diamonds were," laughed Bella as she sat next to Kimberly who was eyeing Tommy as he made little remarks about everything behind Leighanne's back. "I'm sure she'll find a way to read all of that book especially make time for Tommy."

"I'm sure."

Things sounded easy. Really easy, but in reality important stuff came first then the usual. It was a total balancing act. To anyone's dismay, it was more of a weigh of opportunities versus life's unnecessary measures.

No one said life was easy either.

Later that day, after a grueling day at the gym, Kimberly grabbed herself a long shower and a book. She sat in her lounge pants and a tank top. Tommy's mouth watered as he saw her all natural and makeup free. He hovered over to peer over her shoulder.

"You mind," a small smirk came across her face. Tommy peered over her shoulder, just resting it there as he was a parrot latching on for attention. "Tommy…."

"Wha, I can't help it. My favorite gymnast here in front of me. I'm speechless," he teased with a grin. "You know, it's a nice day out. I might just read a book."

"I've heard that before."

"Heh, whatcha say Beautiful. We head out tonight, a nice romantic walk on the beach. I say, let's pack a few things and go to the beach today, whatcha say?"

"You're crazy Tommy. I have school tomorrow and a huge exam. I have two midterms that I have to at least get an A by third marking. So far, I have a B minus."

"B minus? Kimberly Hart doesn't do B minuses."

"Yeah tell my brain that."

They both laughed as Kimberly continued to read her book. Doodling notes on the side margins of her book helped her the last exam and essay. Though, with very little notes, she needed to make more notes that were important. Tommy sighed as he turned on the television in the next room.

Shutting the door behind her, Kimberly skimmed through her book again. She took more notes and carefully highlighted her main ideas into a notebook she used for notes in class. She just needed a few more pages and call it a day.

Getting carried away with her thoughts, she got up from her seat and turned on some music. They were in separate rooms doing their own thing; it was like the vacation didn't even exist. Though, her mind eased up a little trying to get things done especially with reading.

Tommy shook his head as he peaked over into the next room. She was dancing. He got up from the couch as he watched her. He smiled to himself as he just watched her do her routine. He clapped his hands as he saw her boogie down to music that they were into.

Ironically, he joined in with her.

She dropped her book in a startle as he was behind her. They danced as they joked around.

"I give in, let's go to the beach. This book was a drag anyway," she said with a smirk.

"What about you're B minus; you just said that Kimberly Hart doesn't do B minuses," he joked.

"Yeah, a B's a B. I can always bring it back up."

"Crazy!"

"Only for you."

She held him tight. This was the closest they ever were while he visited her. They were still young and in love. In love was where they wanted to be.

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