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A/N: Thanks to everyone who left reviews and those who have been asking for an update un the past few days. Alright so this chapter sort of just came to me and I thought it was a good way to have Kim and Adam have some time just the two of them.
Adam finished cooking while Kim watched intently as Adam did so. He had been more of the take-out type when they dated before and she was enjoying seeing another side of him.
"I know you want to ask some questions." He took Kim's empty glass and set it on the counter before grabbing her by the waist and setting her back on her feet on the firm ground.
"I didn't know you could cook so well." She filled her glass again and handed Adam a beer.
"After Al died." He choked up, not able to look at her. "I decided that I needed to be better so I tried new things." He took a long pull and Kim took it from his hand as he picked up the two plates he had prepared for them and brought them to the table.
"I'm sorry I wasn't there for you." They had been in different places back then and although they had leaned on each other some, she hadn't been there as much as she wished.
"I appreciate all the times that you were there. I know it wasn't easy for you too." He took her hand in his. "Al was your partner."
"And he was your mentor. I'm glad that you had him to guide you." She ran her thumb against his knuckles.
"Too bad he wasn't able to get me to take my head out of my ass sooner before he left." He mused.
"He'd be proud of you Adam." She smiled at him and he returned the smile.
"Thanks." He took a swig of his beer. "How do you like it?" He watched as she took a first bit.
"It's really good." She licked her lips. "You'll have to teach me a few tricks."
"You already know how to cook Darlin'."
"You mean like that spaghetti-o can that I never ate?" She smirked at him, remembering the first night he had come at her door.
"What can of spaghetti-o?" He winked at her. It was the first time that they admitted their feelings for each other and it had been the first time they had slept together.
"All I remember is the breakfast that came after I tired you out." His tone was teasing and his eyes held a sparkle of memory.
"I do agree that it was pretty epic." She chuckled. She had pulled his shirt over her body and she had made them some waffles from scratch topped with whipped cream, some eggs and bacon, a bowl of fruit already prepared in the fridge.
"So was the distraction if I recall correctly."
"So was the distraction." She echoed, laughing candidly. They enjoyed the rest of dinner and Adam pulled a container of chocolate chip ice cream and two spoons for desert and they ate half of it before he had to confiscate Kim's spoon.
"I want to show you something." He stood and extended his hand to her.
"Adam, you cooked already." She complained playfully.
"Humor me." He moved his fingers to coax her and she placed her hand in his. He helped her to her feet and he took the direction of his dad's office. He had found a box in the cabinet that he had yet to go through but he wanted to be able to share it with her.
"What are we doing in here?" She stopped as they stepped over the threshold of his dad's office. She knew it was still a sore spot for him and she didn't want to pressure him into talking about it if he wasn't ready.
"I found a box the other day and I think it could be fun to look through it together." He released her hand and went for his father's cabinet.
"Pictures?" She didn't want to sound excited but she had secretly wanted to see pictures of Adam as a little boy for the longest time.
"Yeah, I know you love those." She threw her a lopsided grin over his shoulder.
"You were not complaining when you were fighting me to get into the box of pictures of me as a chubby five year old." She sat down on the floor next to the door.
"Five year old Burgess is the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life." He took the box and took a seat next to her. She curled herself next to him, pulling her knees to her chest as he pulled the cover off of the box and wrapped his other arm around her shoulder.
"What do you have in there?" She pulled one of Adam as a baby in his father's arms.
"That was the day they brought me back home." His voice was wobbly. "Dad always said that was the best days of his life."
"You were an adorable baby."
"I was an awkward baby." He pulled another picture out of the box and Kim couldn't stop the laughter that escaped her lips. Adam had barely any hair and his ears were separated from his head.
"You're not laughing so much now are you?" He had moved his hand at the nape of her neck, grazing her skin with the tip of his fingers, Kim's body reacting to Adam's touch.
"You've definitely grew up to be quite hot." Her voice was wobbly from the effect that he had on her.
"Things did get better." He pulled a picture of him doing tricks on his skateboard. He was maybe ten or eleven and he had grown a full head of hair.
"And floppy." She chuckled.
"It was the grunge years." He looked at her offended but it only made her laugh more. "Dad used to whip out his video camera every time he could and follow me around."
"I'd like to see those someday." She said softly. "You look really happy."
"I went everywhere with that thing." He remembered. "We changed the wheels three times before it died on me."
"What you do? Cry like a girl?" She loved teasing him, keeping things light.
"Worked my ass off all summer delivering papers because he refused buy me a new one." He growled.
"Ten year old Adam was already lazy I see."
"Not lazy, just not ready to get the responsibility."
"What else do you have in there?"
"I have Spot." The picture was peaking above the others and he couldn't help the smile on his lips.
"Man's best friend huh?" She plucked the picture from his fingers. Adam was maybe four and he was on his back next to the pooch. "What happened to him?"
"I was seven maybe and he became sick but dad didn't have the money for all the treatments so he took him to the vet and I never saw him again."
"I'm really sorry."
"Maybe we can get one someday. I want our kids to feel happiness like I did when he was around."
"It's settled then, a dog it is."
"You're amazing you know that?" He set the box aside and pulled her into his lap.
"I'm not." She ran her fingers though his hair and settled them on his neck. "I just happen to love you, flaws and all."
"That's what I'm saying, amazing." He placed his hands on her wrists and pulled her closer, their lips brushing lightly. "How about we head back home?"
"Your ass not comfortable on the floor?" He kissed him back.
"It would be much more comfortable on our couch." He wrapped his arms around her chest as they made out.
"Much more comfortable." She breathed out as they parted.
"Come on." He let her push herself to her feet before he stood. "Shall we?"
"Do you mind if I take these?" She pulled the box of pictures in her arms, an idea forming in her head.
"Sure." He shrugged. Kim was smiling and that was all that mattered to him. She took the box and held onto it like it was precious cargo. He intertwined his wingers with hers and they locked up before taking his truck again and heading back home.
"Thanks for tonight." She placed the box on her kitchen table and pulled him to her. "I liked knowing a little bit more about you."
"I just want to do this right you know?"
"I know in my heart that this is the happily ever after we were meant to have." HE pushed herself on her toes and kissed him. "How about we head to bed? It's been a long day."
"Lead the way darling." He let her pull him to their room and he watched as she stripped down to her panties and shirt. She slipped in bed, the covers pooled at her feet as she applied lotion to her legs. She was even more beautiful when she was carefree and he thanked the heavens for bringing her back to him. HE slipped into bed next to her, propping himself on his elbows and simply watching her.
"Adam, babe, you're staring." Her smile lingered on her lips.
"What can I say, I can't help myself." He ran a hand on her smooth leg. "My girl is beautiful."
"And your girl is lucky to have you." She lowered herself on the bed and cuddled into him. They both knew that she wouldn't last long but they talked a bit until Adam's heartbeat lulled her to sleep.
"The only regret I have is not fighting for you sooner." He whispered in her hair as her breathing had evened out. He was content in just lying there with her in his arms. He watched how her body raised and fell in slumber and how her hand fisted his shirt gently. He watched her for twenty minutes before he slipped out of bed quietly, heading for his chest of drawers. He made sure she was still asleep before pulling the top drawer open. He slipped his hand through his shirts and found what he was looking for. He had found in at the bottom of his father's desk and he knew what needed to do with it. The only thing he needed to do now was bring it with Kim's old engagement ring to the jewelers to see what he could do with it. He wanted to make something special out of the proposal, this time in front of all of their friends. Adam jumped when she moaned in her sleep and turned to her side. He hid his mother's ring where it was before slipping back into bed with her. He needed to form a plan in the morning to be able to put his plan in motion.
Kim woke up first and Adam had his arm firmly around her waist. "Close your eyes darling, it's too early." He shifted more on his side, pulling her tighter against him.
"It's always too early for you. Why don't you sleep some more, I have a few things to take care of?" She kissed him.
"Mmm ok." He released his hold on her and shifted against her pillow as she slipped out of bed. She pulled one of his shirts on and popped three buttons closed and rolling the sleeves to her elbows, her hair in messy ringlets on her shoulders. She made herself a cup of coffee and grabbed the photo box on the table. She pushed her living room table to the far side of the room and settled herself on the floor. She opened the box and went through all of the pictures that it contained. She wanted to do something special for Adam as he continued to go through his grief.
Adam woke up a while later to a quiet apartment. He knew Kim said that she had a few things to take care of but he doubted she was already out at that hour. The only thing that made sense was that she was so concentrated on what she was doing. He pulled a pair of pants on and found a fresh t-shirt before going in search of her. He found her sitting on the carpet with a coffee next to her and pictures scattered around her.
"What's this?" He placed both hands against the back of the couch, a smile on his lips.
"Oh shi, Adam." She held the curse in as she stood up awkwardly and came to kneel on the couch in front of Adam. "How'd you sleep?"
"Someone was hogging the covers but other than that, the hot body next to me always helps me get some good rest." He leaned down to kiss her.
"Good, good." She smiled at him.
"So, what's all this?" He gestured to all the pictures on the floor.
"I just thought I'd get them organized and put them in some albums." Her smile and her heart brought tears to his eyes.
"Our kids and I are the luckiest people in the world." He cupped her cheeks and kissed her. She placed her hands on his as he deepened the kiss.
"We're lucky too." She mused as they pulled away. "Help me finish?"
"Absolutely." He walked around the couch and sat down with her and they spent the rest of the morning going through the pictures, Adam teller her stories with some of them, giving her even more insight into the man that she already loved so much.
A/N: Alright so I wanted this chapter to be a bit more personal for the two of them and something lighter so I hope you guys enjoyed it and please take a few seconds to review before you go, I always love to hear your thoughts. - Sarra