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A/N: I want to thank everyone who read and reviewed the last chapter, it means the worls. Now I know that I haven't been updating this story lately but I was in a funk and didn't know where to guide them next but Finally got my epiphany and here it is.
A few weeks had passed and Adam had slowly made progress in his dad's house. Kevin had helped a lot and Kim helped as much as Adam would let her. Most of the house was totally clear and whatever was left sat in the garage. Adam walked into the house and walked through the empty rooms and stopped in his dad's office. It was the only room he couldn't set foot in and clear, the memories too overwhelming.
"You okay?" Kim wrapped am arm around his waist and leaned her head on his shoulder.
"Not really." he sighed. "I have no idea how I'm supposed to go through all the stuff in this room."
"Than don't." She simply said. She knew how hard he had worked on the rest of the house.
"I can't leave it like this forever." He wrapped his arm around her shoulder and held her close.
"Maybe not but we're in no rush." They could easily work on the other rooms while Adam made a decision so she didn't want to push him.
"You're right." He admitted. "How about we start with the master bedroom?" He finally said.
"Sure." She smiled up at him. They had talked about it a few days back and Adam wasn't sure what he wanted to do.
"How's it going at the house?" Kim asked from her perch on his lap.
"Most of the big furniture is out and what I decided to keep is in the garage. The only thing I'm still struggling with is his office."
"You don't have to do that right away babe, you still have plenty of time, the house isn't going anywhere." She insisted.
"I just want us to be able to start moving stuff in there soon."
"I know that you want to move on with your life Adam but you're in no rush." She ran her fingers through his hair.
"Our life Kim. I want us to move on with our lives." He linked his fingers with hers and smiled.
"Still there's no rush." She finally straddled him. "We have a bed that's waiting for us." She tried to get his mind off of everything for just a little bit.
"About that." He brought them back to his own personal turmoil. "I'm not sure which room to take in the house for the master."
"I know it's hard and it's ultimately your decision but the one with the en-suite should be ours don't you think?" She knew it would be hard for him to be in his father's room so that's why she wanted to let him be the one to make that decision.
"I'll think about it." It's the best she could do right that moment.
"I think you were right about the master." Adam said from behind her as they walked upstairs.
"I just thought it made sense." She looked back over her shoulder as they made it upstairs.
"We wouldn't want little Ruzek's barging in while I make love to their mom now would we?" He kissed her neck.
"We wouldn't no." She giggled as they walked inside the room. She was happy that he was having good thoughts today. "So what did you have in mind?" They stood in the middle of the empty room.
"I thought we could strip the whole bathroom and do something simple, put in a soaked tub for that hot body of yours." He pulled her close to him and dipped down to kiss her.
"Only if you join me in that tub from time to time."
"I can totally get behind that." He pushed her towards the en-suite and lifted her so she was sitting on the counter top. "Thanks again for being by my side." He cupped her cheeks gently and smiled at her.
"I wouldn't be anywhere else." She promised, smiling back at him. "Maybe Kev can help you with the bathroom? I doubt I'll be any use in there." Sure she was physical but not that kind of physical.
"And I'm sure you could get Hailey and Nicole to help you with the mess that's the yard." His father had never been good with plants in general, a reason why the house had been devoid of them.
"I'm sure we can work something out."
"How about we go shopping for paint and bathroom ideas, we have time." They were free all day and Voight always avoided calling them in as much as possible when they were off, knowing Adam had so many things to think about and do.
"Yes please." She jumped down the counter and giddiness rooted ground in here. "This will be fun." Adam wasn't sure he shared her enthusiasm but if they wanted to get somewhere they had to start somewhere. After taking the exact measures of the rooms, the first stop was Lowe's. Adam followed behind Kim and had a feeling it would be a long trip, Kim looking at everything around her.
"You ever going to make up your mind darling?" He chuckled as she took yet another article in her hands.
"There are so many options in this place." But she could see it in his eyes that he didn't share the same excitement she did. "You okay?" She places a hand on his arm.
"I am, I just don't know where you take all this excitement, it's just a room." Typical male answer.
"It's our room Adam."
"I know but I'm good with whatever." He assures her.
"With whatever?" She eyed him suspiciously.
"I'd live with rainbows and unicorns if that's what makes you happy." He pulled her to him and kissed the top of her head. She hated that he was feeling like this but she wanted the house to be a common project.
"Adam." She really wanted him to be happy in the house with her.
"I'm serious Kim. As long as whatever future I have is with you, I'm good." He promised her.
"Alright how about we make a deal?"
"I'm listening." He smirked.
"How about you help me with the paint colour, the hardware for the shower and that soaker tub for my hottt body to soak in and I'll handle the rest?"
"Deal." He leaned down and captured her lips in his to seal their agreement. They spent the next couple hours picking colours and making an order for the rest and they ended up leaving with gallons of paint, two lamps and Kim's head filled with ideas.
They returned to the house and Kevin's car was waiting for them. Kim looked at Adam with a worried glance and he shrugged, not sure what was going on.
"Wasn't he supposed to be out of town today?" Kim walked towards the back yard, the rest of the doors locked.
"Yeah, he was but he didn't say more." He confirmed from what Kevin had told him the previous night. The two moved cautiously towards the back of the house and when they walked through the fence, they could hear more than one voice, two of which weren't Kevin. It was only when Kim set eyes on the two others and emitted an ear piercing squeal that Adam knew who it was.
"Aren't you a sight for sore eyes." Kim lunged herself in Kevin's arms under Adam's laugh.
"When did you get back." They clapped their hands and then each other's chest.
"Just now dog. Had to drive these two back and put them to work." Kevin had told both Vinessa and Jordon what had been going on and they asked to help in any way they could.
"Does that mean?" Kim didn't want to get her hopes up but Kevin sounded like a happy big brother right now.
"They're back for good. Voight confirmed it and all the paperwork is filled."
"Finally things are looking up." Kim couldn't stop the tears that were pooling in her eyes at the good news."
"No tears Burgess." Kevin hated seeing his best friend cry.
"Happy tears." She laughed as she pulled both Jordan and Vinessa to her. "Glad to have the two of you back." She whispered in their ears.
"So what did I miss while I was gone?"
"We went shopping for the master bedroom." Adam said dramatically and laughed.
"And I volunteered your help with it." She patted Kevin's shoulder.
"I'm down."
"What about me? How can I help?" Vinessa asked with as much excitement as Kim had displayed in the store.
"How about you help me with the shopping?" She smiled at Kevin's younger sister and winked at Adam.
"Thanks Kim."
"Come on, let's go inside, it's time for lunch." Adam ordered pizza for everyone and the boys talked constructions while Kim and Vinessa were hunched over a computer, doing some shopping.
"You know she's gonna bust the bank right brother?" Kevin was watching the girls and they were having far too much fun for his taste.
"Nah, it's all good." Adam waved him off. Kim had always been reasonable and he trusted her to do her thing. I want her to be excited about this."
"Are you?"
"It's hard but this is our house and I want it to reflect it so I'm trying. We picked a few things out together for the en-suite, let me go get them they're in my car." Kevin was happy for his friends and he was glad to be a part of it. Adam returned and they talked a bit more about it before Kevin and the kids left, leaving Kim and Adam alone once again. They returned back to their place after locking up and Adam pulled Kim to him as they lay in bed later.
"I can't believe Jordan and Vinessa are back for good."
"I haven't seen Atwater so happy, it'll be good for him."
"And what could make you happy?" She straddled him.
"I got everything I need right here." He ran his hands along her arms.
"I'm serious baby." She cupped his cheek, running her other hand through his hair. "Tell me what would make you happy?"
"To call you my wife." He pecked her lips. "I'm tired of running and I'm tired of everyone else dictating my life. The one good thing that came out of all the pain I'm feeling is that it brought you back to me." Kim's eyes were already watering.
"Adam." She choked out.
"I love you Kim and if there's one thing that my father was right about is that I should never let you go again. So what do you say Kim Burgess? Will you marry me and help me be a better version of myself for the rest of our lives?"
"Yes." She smiled through her tears. "Yes I'll marry you." She blinked away her tears through her smile and her lips found his in a tender kiss. Adam pulled her closer, his hands running against her back as she wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss.
"Yes?" Adam wasn't sure if he could trust what his ear were hearing. He had no ring and no grand gesture to show for it, just the two of them in bed on an ordinary night.
"Yes." Kim chuckled and kissed him again. "So, can we tell everyone this time or do we have to hide again?"
"No hiding darling, everything out in the open this time." He smiled at her excitement. "I need to get you a ring." He suddenly came to the realization that he had done it all wrong.
"No you don't." She kissed him. "No ring, no rush this time. We're good the way we are now and when we're ready than we'll be ready but it won't be the same as before."
"I love you."
"I love you too baby." She kissed him and Adam pulled her down to him and they celebrated their new engagement well into the night.
A/N: So Adam and Kim finally get engaged and take a huge step forward in their life. I really hope that you guys liked it and please, please take a few seconds to review before you go, I really want to hear your thoughts about it - Sarra