By:
ScarletDeva and Ozmandayus
Author’s
Note: We did this little ficcie in a fun little chat. Hope you enjoy reading it
as much as we enjoyed writing it.
Rating:
PG-13 just to be on the safe side.
Disclaimer:
We own anyone you haven’t seen before, like Lindsey. Everyone else is the
product of the deranged minds at Saban.
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Leader_1: Hey stranger
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Hi...?
Leader_1: Hi back. *smile*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Umm... who is this?
Leader_1: A friend. You want hints? *evil grin*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: A name would be nice.
Leader_1: What? You're not in the mood for games? Hot date tonight?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: If you were a friend, then you would know the answer to that.
Leader_1: I know you enjoy a challenge every now and then. I also know you like chocolate milk with Frosted Flakes.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: No one knows that!!!
Leader_1: I know that.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: No one.... except.... Tttommy.....
Leader_1: Hey Beautiful.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Hi. I didn't know you knew my screen-name...
Leader_1: Just got off the phone long distance with Jason. He gave it to me. I had to beg, lol. I hope you won't be too angry with him.
Leader_1: And Hi back.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Being angry with Jason is about as point-full as being angry with a puppy.
Leader_1: Jason was being nice. We haven't spoken in so long and it seemed to me that everyone we know has spoken to you except me.
Leader_1: I hate that we've lost contact
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *sigh* I am not mad at Jason. And I am sorry that we haven't been in contact. That is probably my fault. Despite what you think, I have only talked to a few of our friends over the years.
Leader_1: Why so distant? That's not like you.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I've... had my hands full.
Leader_1: *nods* As have I.
Leader_1: But you've been back in AG for two months now.
Leader_1: I know I've been gone, but a message would have been nice.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I know. I'm sorry. It's just that we haven't spoken for so long that I didn't know what to say. Plus, I didn't have any way of contacting you. You moved, remember?
Leader_1: Yeah, I know *sigh*
Leader_1: I haven't exactly tried to seek you out either
Leader_1: I've....
Leader_1: I have missed you
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I.... me too
Leader_1: How have you been since returning to AG?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Pretty good, I guess. I am opening an art gallery.
Leader_1: Really?!! That’s fantastic. Trini mentioned to me about a business you were starting. I was just in a rush and couldn't get any details.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *grin* Trini is a babble-mouth and I think I get more advertising just from her 'mentioning' stuff to people than from any ads I do.
Leader_1: Hahahaha.
Leader_1: She does indeed love to talk.
Leader_1: Where are you staying?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: In an apartment above the gallery. It's on Main Street and Allen Avenue.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: It's a mess though.
Leader_1: *nods* I'm familiar with that neighborhood. That’s pretty nice. And you can always do repairs. How were you able to buy the place?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I guess Trini didn't tell you everything. *grin* Have you ever heard of the painter/sculptor Antigone Skye?
Leader_1: No, can't say that I have.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *laughs* Too busy racing huh?
Leader_1: Lol, I don't get out much. Life on the road is tough.
Leader_1: And lonely.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Well let's just say that Antigone is a hot commodity on the art market and makes me quite a bit of money.
Leader_1: Anyway, continue.
Leader_1: Wow, congrats.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: The big secret is... Antigone is me.
Leader_1: WHAT!!!
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *laughs*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: What? You think I'm completely talent-less in art?
Leader_1: You paint? I guess I really have been out of the loop
Leader_1: No.
Leader_1: Never.
Leader_1: Hahahah.
Leader_1: Now you're teasing.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Yes.
Leader_1: Good.
Leader_1: I never knew you had an interest in painting.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I didn't. Not when we still... had contact.
Leader_1: Yeah, I know.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Anyway, I do a little of everything now.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Paint, draw, sculpt, cast... etc
Leader_1: I would love to see your work. Any idea when you will have your opening?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: A few months. I'll send you the invitation if you want.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I think you'd like it, especially the Trini series.
Leader_1: The Trini series?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *laughs* One of my first sculptures was a bust I did of Trini and it sold very, very well. Then I did a full-length, but small-sized sculpture of her. It was sorta whimsical, very fairy-like and it sold even better. Tri is my money-maker model.
Leader_1: Lol, now that is amazing.
Leader_1: Uhm, is it a nude?
Leader_1: *angel halo*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Tommy!
Leader_1: Hey, hey, hey.
Leader_1: I'm just asking
Leader_1: *evil grin*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: It is not.
Leader_1: *sad sigh*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *rolls eyes* There will be nudes at the exhibit.
Leader_1: *wide eyes*
Leader_1: I wonder if that tux rental place on 3rd is still open…
Leader_1: Any nudes of you, perhaps? *angel halo*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I think so. Seeing as how Rocky dragged me there yesterday so that he could pick out a tux for a dinner with his girlfriend.
No. Sorry.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Of you maybe... *winks*
Leader_1: Rocky has a GF?
Leader_1: Hey!!!
Leader_1: No teasing!!!!
Leader_1: How about a private showing? I'm in town now.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Yes Rocky does. Melissa something or other.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And I am not teasing.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Nope. No advance showings till the gallery opens.
Leader_1: Kim....
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Hmm?
Leader_1: Are there nudes of you?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I did say no, didn't I?
Leader_1: But....
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: But what?
Leader_1: Oh wait…
Leader_1: I read it wrong.
Leader_1: OF ME!!!!
Leader_1: WIT A SECOND!!!
Leader_1: WAIT!!
Leader_1: See, I can't even spell.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: lol
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Yes I can see that.
Leader_1: Uhm, you only *saw* me that one time.
Leader_1: Your memory that good? *evil grin*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: My memory is excellent.
Leader_1: Your short legs are too. *smile*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Hey! My legs aren't short. And I'll have you know that I grew an inch since last you saw me!
Leader_1: Really?
Leader_1: Any new pics you care to email me?
Leader_1: Clothes optional of course.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I don't have the scanner yet. And hey!
Leader_1: hehehehehe
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Since when are you such a... slut???
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *sticks out tongue*
Leader_1: Slut?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Aha.
Leader_1: I simply asked for a picture.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: A naked one.
Leader_1: And said that clothes were optional.
Leader_1: Well...
Leader_1: I have only one memory of your nude form.
Leader_1: And you know my memory.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Yes. Your brain functions like Swiss Cheese.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Everything falls out.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *winks*
Leader_1: Hey!!!
Leader_1: No insults, Beautiful.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: You said so yourself, a few years ago.
Leader_1: Yeah, well.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: When you forgot to get me a b-day present!
Leader_1: I forgot.
Leader_1: Uhm...
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Exactly!
Leader_1: Now lets discuss boyfriend rules.
Leader_1: Rule 1: Thou shall never forget thy girlfriend’s b-day... unless…
Leader_1: the world is being attacked!!
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And now you're forgetting that the world was actually all nice and un-attacked that week!
Leader_1: Uhm...
Leader_1: Well...
Leader_1: Moving right along...
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Hah!
Leader_1: *evil grin*
Leader_1: I miss your laugh.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Oh. I miss your smile.
Leader_1: It's been a long time since we really talked, Kim.
Leader_1: The Divatox incident just wasn't the right time
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *sigh* I know.
Leader_1: How about this…
Leader_1: we're getting along pretty good so far.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Yes.
Leader_1: How about we clear the air here on everything?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Oh...
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I... I don't know...
Leader_1: Is that okay?
Leader_1: I mean....
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I mean I owe you an explanation and I know that.
Leader_1: I am not angry or anything like that…
Leader_1: Well, I... a part of me even after all this time just needs to know.
Leader_1: I'm sorry.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: You have nothing to be sorry for.
Leader_1: No matter what happens in a relationship it takes two to break it up.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: No Tommy. I did that one all by myself.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I knew you would never ever contact me after that letter.
Leader_1: We can agree to disagree then.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I guess.
Leader_1: But I should have.
Leader_1: I wasn't that busy.
Leader_1: *sigh*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Tommy... god this is complicated...
Leader_1: It's me, Kim.
Leader_1: You can tell me anything.
Leader_1: You know how I feel... You know we are friends.
Leader_1: You've always known.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: The trouble is that I chose not to tell you anything. And if I do so now then I am not sure that you will like me very much...
Leader_1: There are no perfect people anywhere on earth.
Leader_1: And I've had my less than stellar moments before, or have you forgotten?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: You have never deliberately lied to me.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Or anyone else.
Leader_1: No, just tried to kill you.
Leader_1: And all our friends.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: That wasn't your fault!
Leader_1: Multiple times.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Tommy!
Leader_1: Yeah, but I remember doing it even if I wasn't in control.
Leader_1: Yes.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Damn that Oliver guilt muscle...
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Stop blaming yourself already.
Leader_1: I am what I am.
Leader_1: Okay, done.
Leader_1: Let’s talk about us.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Done?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Okay...
Leader_1: Kim…
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: But try not to hate me afterwards.
Leader_1: I loved you...
Leader_1: I mean…
Leader_1: You know what I mean.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: No. I don't.
Leader_1: *sigh*
Leader_1: We were in love, Kim.
Leader_1: If I doubt anything in the world I never doubted that.
Leader_1: And I know long distance relationships are hard,
Leader_1: but I thought ours would last.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: It would have... It should have... But things happened.
Leader_1: Yeah, that’s life.
Leader_1: So...
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: No. That's my life.
Leader_1: Tell me about him?
Leader_1: Okay, okay...
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *laughs* There was no him, Tommy.
Leader_1: What?
Leader_1: There was no guy?
Leader_1: Explain.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Don't tell me you really believed a word in that letter? Well of course you did. I meant you to...
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Ok I'll tell you what happened. But it may take a while.
Leader_1: I have all night.
Leader_1: I just have to know.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Fine.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Being in Florida was the hardest thing I ever did. I was away from you, all my friends, everything. I felt guilty for not helping fight Zedd and Rita. You all called as much as you could. I did too. But training and fighting aliens was time-consuming and it really didn't leave enough time. But that was ok. I could deal with that. Then something else happened...
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: My brother and sister-in-law decided to have a family get-together in Colorado in a mountain cabin they own. They took my niece, Lindsey, and called all the relatives. Kylie, that's my sister-in-law, her whole family came. Mom and Pierre went. Dad went too. Everyone. Everyone except me. I had a meet I could not get away from. I felt really bad but Colin said it was okay and that I should concentrate on doing my best.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I did.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I won.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And then I got the news.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: The cabin had a heat generator. I guess Colin forgot to check it out and...
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: When they were sleeping, it blew.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: They awoke to a burning inferno in the place.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: The door was blocked.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: The windows were too small for any adult.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: All they managed to do was push Lindsey out of the window.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: She survived, but just barely.
Leader_1: Oh god!
Leader_1: I'm so sorry.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I was the only surviving relative.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Thankfully, the lawyer was a friend of the family and he managed to allow me custody.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Even if I was a minor.
Leader_1: Oh god.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: There was a bit of money... but the biggest thing we got were Pierre's art supplies.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I sold everything I could.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And I quit gymnastics.
Leader_1: Kimberly, we would have been there for you.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I couldn't make you responsible!!!
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: It was bad enough I got Jason involved!
Leader_1: You told Jason…
Leader_1: But not me…
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I didn't tell Jason. He found out.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I moved.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And he tracked me down like a goddamn bloodhound.
Leader_1: He's a good friend like that.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I couldn't not open the door.
Leader_1: But I can't fucking believe he didn't tell me…
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I made him swear.
Leader_1: I would have moved heaven and earth to be by your side.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And I couldn't let you do that.
Leader_1: Why?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: You had a life. And I had responsibilities. I couldn't hang them on your neck.
Leader_1: I love you.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: You deserved better.
Leader_1: I did even after the letter.
Leader_1: Responsibilities are one thing. Comfort and support during trying times are quite another
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Thomas Shawn Oliver! Don't even try and tell me you wouldn't have tried to take on my financial responsibilities. I know you.
Leader_1: Not just me. All of your friends would have stood by you and helped anyway we could.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: So you would have all quit fighting Zedd or quit going to school to get jobs and help support me and Lindsey.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Toddlers take more money than you can imagine.
Leader_1: I don't know what we would have done.
Leader_1: But we would have done something.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And I didn't want that on any of you.
Leader_1: Your parents died, Kim.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Don't you think I know that?
Leader_1: I know
Leader_1: It's just...
Leader_1: We would have been with you.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: You were. In spirit.
Leader_1: At the very least I would have held you…
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Oh Tommy...
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I did what I thought was right.
Leader_1: I respect that.
Leader_1: You know I do.
Leader_1: *sigh*
Leader_1: Who else knows now?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And it was bad enough that Jason emptied his college savings and secretly put it into my account.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Now?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Trini.
Leader_1: Yes.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Rocky.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: That's about it.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Aisha knows actually.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: When I can get letters to her.
Leader_1: Yeah, I know…
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: She threatened Trini that she was going to blow her account and come to the US to find me if she didn't tell her where I was.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I couldn't let her do that... so I wrote her.
Leader_1: We all love you.
Leader_1: We never stopped!
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I... I love all of you as well. But it's hard to be as easy around people as I used to be.
Leader_1: *nods* I can only imagine.
Leader_1: And we all react differently to tragedy. Not always the way others feel we should.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Something like that...
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I am sorry for hurting you. I hope you know that.
Leader_1: So how are you and Lindsey now?
Leader_1: Think nothing of it
Leader_1: It's in the past.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Much better now. Ever since I started selling my art actually.
Leader_1: Yeah, at least the financial problems are gone. That’s major.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And it's nice to look old enough to have a daughter and not get yelled at by old ladies.
Leader_1: How is Lindsey adjusting?
Leader_1: LMAO
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: She's good. Uncle Jason helps by spoiling her rotten.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And Aunt Trini baby-sits all the time.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I am not sure if Uncle Rocky is a good influence, though.
Leader_1: So...
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: What?
Leader_1: You and Jason are spending a lot of time together.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Not really. I barely have time to hang out with the construction of the gallery and all.
Leader_1: Oh okay
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: He and Trini take Lindsey most of the time actually.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I don't know why they do it together really... Heh
Leader_1: Jason and Trini....
Leader_1: Hmmmm. *curious smile*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Not yet. But if I have my way...
Leader_1: Oh, matchmaking are we?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Me? Never!
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: How could you say that?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Hmph!
Leader_1: Well it's cool if you are.
Leader_1: Some people are just meant to be together.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Just don't say anything to them. Yes, some people are...
Leader_1: My lips are sealed.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Thanks.
Leader_1: np
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: So... how have you been?
Leader_1: Busy, busy, busy, lol.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I know the feeling.
Leader_1: I have been on the road almost non-stop for 14 months.
Leader_1: I'll get a week or there, but no real time off.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: That's terrible.
Leader_1: Yeah, and very tiring.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Do you like it at least?
Leader_1: That's why I am so far behind on gossip and my friends’ lives.
Leader_1: It's lonely as well.
Leader_1: It feeds me, Kim.
Leader_1: The rush.
Leader_1: I missed it.
Leader_1: But now, I don't know.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: You'll figure it out.
Leader_1: So, seeing anyone?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Tommy. I am a single mom with an opening business on the way. What do you think?
Leader_1: Tearing the town up at night, huh? *grin*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Tommy. LOL. At night I am taking business classes and trying to get through my college degree.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Now that I have my GED.
Leader_1: You'll accomplish all your goals, Kim. I believe in you.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Thanks. It'd be nice to get some breathing in as well. *smiles*
Leader_1: *smile*
Leader_1: I am considering leaving racing.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: What do you want to do instead?
Leader_1: Well, racing has been good to me, financially. I have made a nice amount of money.
Leader_1: I love cars and may go to college for auto repair.
Leader_1: But my love for teaching never left me.
Leader_1: So a school for the martial arts is still in the back of my mind too.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: You can always go into business with Trini. *laughs* It's kind of ironic that the only one to open a dojo is one of the girls.
Leader_1: Yeah, I know, lol.
Leader_1: Me and Adam were laughing about that the other day.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: How is Adam?
Leader_1: Changing Annabelle's diaper all the time while Tanya laughs at him.
Leader_1: He's doing very well.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: That's good. The friends I talk to try not to discuss anyone else. They say that I have to ask them myself.
Leader_1: We all want you to keep in contact with us.
Leader_1: We all miss you.
Leader_1: I miss you.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I miss you too.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I was thinking of asking Rocky to deliver invitations to the gallery opening to everyone.
Leader_1: Well if it's within the next month or so, Kat can attend.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Oh. Where is she now?
Leader_1: She's in London studying dance theater. Has been for the last 8 months. She has a break coming up and will be back in AG for two weeks of it
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Oh. That sounds nice. I'm afraid that it will take a few more months to finish everything though. I still need more artists to agree to exhibit.
Leader_1: *nods* Well when you lock a date down let me know and I will tell her. She might be able to work out something.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Of course.
Leader_1: I'm going to visit her for a weekend next month
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: That's good. It must be hard with her so far away and you all over the place.
Leader_1: Well, if we were still involved it would be.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Oh.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Official Hart Blunder number 3008.
Leader_1: It's okay
Leader_1: We are the best of friends.
Leader_1: I love Katherine.
Leader_1: Always will.
Leader_1: Just not romantically.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Oh.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Hold on. Lindsey needs something.
Leader_1: K.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Back.
Leader_1: Cool.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I'm glad you think so. *smiles*
Leader_1: Well this conversation has gone pretty well I would say.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: You could say that.
Leader_1: I am so bored tonight.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I'll trade you bored for Lindsey.
Leader_1: Lol, yeah a little girl must be a handful.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: A Hart female. You better believe it.
Leader_1: Yeah, you are a handful, Kim.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I'll take that as a compliment.
Leader_1: Always.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *laughs*
Leader_1: You have a cute laugh.
Leader_1: *smiles*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Why thank you, kind sir.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *winks*
Leader_1: Oh Kim.
Leader_1: Better not do that.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: What? Why?
Leader_1: Now someone’s playing coy. *evil grin*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Me? Coy? You must have me mixed up with Trini.
Leader_1: No, I meant you, my dear. I know you, Kimberly
Leader_1: *wink*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *makes a face* I prefer to be mysterious and attractive.
Leader_1: You have always been mysterious.
Leader_1: And attractive.
Leader_1: Beautiful.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: You haven't seen me in a few years. How do you know that I don't look all hag-like and yucky now?
Leader_1: You could never be unattractive, Kim. Plus, I'm watching you through your living room window right now on my laptop.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *looks out the window* No you're not!
Leader_1: Hehehehehehehe.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Stalker!
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *sticks out tongue*
Leader_1: Mmm, I remember that tongue…
Leader_1: *sticks out tongue as well*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And this is going nowhere clean. *snickers*
Leader_1: Clean…
Leader_1: I am clean…
Leader_1: You are clean…
Leader_1: We can be clean together. *wink*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: No. You're a dirty little... err big boy.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: With an even dirtier mind.
Leader_1: Do you remember that Christmas before you left for Florida?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Of course.
Leader_1: *naughty wink*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Thomas. Be good.
Leader_1: *hand over heart*
Leader_1: I am good.
Leader_1: Just talking to an old friend.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Aha. Sure.
Leader_1: Like you aren't grinning.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Am not.
Leader_1: I know you, remember?
Leader_1: Are too.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Not.
Leader_1: Yes you are.
Leader_1: Grinning from ear to ear.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: No, I am not!
Leader_1: Ooohhh, exclamation marks!! I knew it. You're grinning
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Maybe I'm smiling just a little. But there's no grinning here. No sir.
Leader_1: Show me that pretty smile.
Leader_1: You know the one.
Leader_1: Stole my heart the first time I saw it.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Flirt. *smiles*
Leader_1: *wink*
Leader_1: I miss flirting with you.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *sigh* It was always fun.
Leader_1: Remember that time we made out in my car and we fell asleep until morning.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Yeah. Aisha almost killed me cuz she had to cover for me.
Leader_1: Lol, Adam did the same for me.
Leader_1: God that was a fun night.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Can't argue with that.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Hold on. Someone just walked in the door.
Leader_1: K.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: It's Trini. LOL. Damn friends who have keys.
Leader_1: I know how that is. David is sometimes up and cooking in my kitchen when I wake up.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: That gets you breakfast. Why are you complaining?
Leader_1: I never said he cooked enough for me.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Ooooh.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Well at least he doesn't try to kick you out of the house.
Leader_1: Lol, Trini wants you to get out, huh?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Yes. Ugh. She says if I don't leave her and let her play with her niece, she's going to call Jase and have him throw me out bodily.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: See how mean our friends are?
Leader_1: She just wants to call Jase period, I bet, lol.
Leader_1: Yes they are very mean.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: That too.
Leader_1: Okay, I have an idea
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Is that safe?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *grins*
Leader_1: I have safe ideas.
Leader_1: :-)
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Aha.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Sure.
Leader_1: Plus....
Leader_1: You like living dangerously with me.
Leader_1: *wink*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I dunno. There was that time you dragged me rock-climbing and I almost fell to my doom.
Leader_1: I caught your arm!!!
Leader_1: I would never let anything hurt you.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I know.
Leader_1: So, my idea…
Leader_1: You ready to hear it?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *opens ears really wide*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Shoot.
Leader_1: Meet me somewhere.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I... Ok. Where?
Leader_1: Our place.
Leader_1: You know.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I know.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I went there the moment I got back to AG.
Leader_1: I'll bring Krispy Kreme Donuts. *smile*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Donuts!!!!!!!!
Leader_1: *sigh*
Leader_1: Hehehehe.
Leader_1: I knew that would get your attention.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Why the sigh?
Leader_1: That place holds dear memories.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Yes.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: It does.
Leader_1: You bring the chocolate milk, okay?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: LOL. You never change.
Leader_1: Some things never do.
Leader_1: Some feelings never do.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: That is true. Very true.
Leader_1: See you in thirty, then?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Hold on.
Leader_1: K.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Trini says Hi and It's nice that you finally got your head out of your ass.
Leader_1: What does that mean!!!
Leader_1: And tell her hi too!!!:-)
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *shrugs* I don't know. You ask her. *giggles*
Leader_1: I will. *curious grin*
Leader_1: But I just need to see you tonight.
Leader_1: So get off your cute ass and hit the road.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: I'm putting on my boots. *pouts*
Leader_1: Mmm, such a sexy pout…
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *pouts again*
Leader_1: *moves closer*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *wonders if continuing to pout is safe*
Leader_1: *wonders if Kim has become a fraidy cat in the last few years*
Leader_1: The heat never scared you before…
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Oooh you! *continues to pout*
Leader_1: *winds arms around your waist*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Just so you know, Trini is reading over my shoulder. *looks up pouting*
Leader_1: TRINI SUCKS!!!!!!
Leader_1: EMILY IS CUTE!! JASE SAID SO!!!
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Oww. She just hit me and said I have bad taste.
Leader_1: Oh really?
Leader_1: Whatever did she mean?
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Hmm. I think she doesn't like you so much right now.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Actually she says you're in trouble and she's going to kick your ass.
Leader_1: Let her try…
Leader_1: Pffft…
Leader_1: *smile*
Leader_1: Tell her I love her.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: May I point out that she has been training every day while you have been off racing.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: She says she doesn't care. You're dead meat.
Leader_1: And I hear she is quite the accomplished martial artist…
Leader_1: But she has a LOOOOOOOONNNGG way to go…
Leader_1: before facing me. *evil grin*
Leader_1: Of course…
Leader_1: She could take on Jason.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: You're just ticking her off more.
Leader_1: I'm sure she wouldn't mind getting sweaty with him.
Leader_1: Hehehehehe.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And I could take you so I don't think she'd have a problem. *sticks out tongue*
Leader_1: *kiss*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Mmm.
Leader_1: *slightly longer kiss*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *kisses back*
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Oww. Trini just hit me and told me to go meet you.
Leader_1: We can continue the *kissing* conversation when we meet.
Leader_1: 30 minutes, Beautiful.
Leader_1: Then you're mine.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Catch ya on the flipside, Handsome.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: And I do hope you wear white.
Leader_1: For you.
Leader_1: I will.
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: Though it may be hard to wash out the grass stains later.
Leader_1: Bye Beautiful
Leader_1: Ohhhhhhh!!!!!
Pheonix_iNtHe_Sky: *smiles wickedly* Bye.