Well here it is, Chapter 8. R&R let me know what you think. I'm enjoying writing this story, only you people can provide the inspiration to do so. Typical disclaimer, nothing in this story I own except the movie idea and the story itself.
Chapter 8: Beauty in Surprise
**2 WEEKS BEFORE PRELIMIARIES DEADLINE**
A week later on Saturday night Chuckie was in his room still working the costumes hunched over the sewing machine. Chuckie's cell started to ring. He stopped the sewing machine and picked it up to see Tommy's name on the caller ID.
"What's up Tommy?" Chuckie asked putting his phone against his shoulder to start the sewing machine again with a big yawn.
"Just wondering how the costumes were coming."
"Putting on the finishing touches to Kimi's costume."
"And Lil and Angelica's?"
"Finished." Chuckie responded quickly slightly with an annoyed tone.
"What's wrong?" Tommy asked picking up on his tone.
"In case you couldn't tell I've gotten barely sleep this week. Guess what from."
"Oh, well you didn't have to work so hard Chuckie. We still have two weeks before the deadline."
"I don't think you understand just how short of a deadline that is Tommy."
"What do you mean?"
"I'm just about finished with the costumes sure. But we still have the entire movie to film, edit and you have to condense it all in a two minute teaser." Chuckie said as he finished the dress for Kimi. "I may not be a movie expert, but that's a lot to do in such a short amount of time."
"I know Chuck, I know. But I have faith we will finish on time. I just need the costumes finished and we can work on the film as soon as possible."
"Well Kimi's dress is finished. So you guys can go film starting tomorrow."Chuckie said with another big yawn.
"It is? Oh Chuckie thanks so much. I owe you one big time!" Tommy exclaimed in excitement.
"You have no idea Tommy." Chuckie said before he hung up. He got up and put Kimi's dress on her bed but a small object with a note underneath it. He went downstairs to his van and put Lil's dress and Angelica's uniform in the back of his van. He barely made his way back upstairs to his room before he finally collapsed on his bed and was out cold.
** DEVILLE HOUSEHOLD**
Lil and Kimi were in Lil's room watching TV. Kimi was on Lil's bed while Lil was sitting on the floor up against the bed.
"You know you and Tommy haven't said much over the past week to each other." Lil stated turning around to face Kimi. "Everything okay between you two?"
"Everything is fine Lil. I may have been taking it a little faster with Tommy than to his liking, but we'll be fine." Kimi said looking at Lil's window.
"What do you mean, what happened?"
"Well I gave him a seductive wink and we've been holding hands and stuff, but I think he wants to take it farther and more serious like me."
"So what's the problem?"
"Look out your window." Kimi said pointing at it.
Lil got up and walked over to the window. As she peered outside of it she could see into Tommy's room across the side yard. Tommy was at his computer screen looking over the footage from the fight scene. She could see him looking at something on his computer. She guessed it was the movie footage.
"I guess it's true. He really wants to focus on the movie more." Lil said out loud.
"I just feel like this movie is going to drive us apart before we even had the chance to really get together." Kimi said depressed.
"Oh come on Kimi, you know Tommy better than that. You know how hard it must be for him?"
"What do you mean?"
"The guy is trying to fulfill his dream of being a big time film-maker, he has usual school work, and he tries to find time to hang out with all of us. And now he has his relationship with you to manage. That's a lot of stress to put on him."
Kimi just sat there in silence.
"Just come here and look at him." Lil said demandingly.
Kimi walked over to the window and saw Tommy at his desk rubbing his eyes from the strain.
Tommy saw something in his peripheral vision. He looked out his window right next to him and saw Lil and Kimi in Lil's bedroom window. Lil was facing the other way leaning against the window. Kimi was still looking at him but jumped when she saw him turn his attention to her. Tommy let out a small laugh and waved. Kimi smiled and waved back. Tommy turned back to his computer but picked up his phone.
"He saw you I guess?" Lil asked.
"Yeah he waved so I waved back." Kimi responded with a small blush. She saw Tommy turn his attention away again. She went back to Lil's bed.
"And there's my proof." Lil said proudly.
"Proof of what?
"Tommy you idiot. He's working so hard on the movie, but when it comes to you he makes time for you the best he can. If he really cared more about this movie than you he would have just shrugged it off."
"Tommy…" Kimi said to herself. Tears stared to form when she realized in the truth in Lil's words.
Kimi's phone started buzz.
"A text?" Kimi asked not expecting one. As she saw opened up her message list she saw it was from Tommy.
You have a surprise waiting for you at home ;)
"A surprise huh?" Kimi said to herself.
"Who's it from?" Lil asked curiously.
"Apparently Tommy says I have a surprise waiting at home."
Kimi's phone buzzed again, she got another text from Tommy.
Are you and Lil up to some recording tomorrow? Angelica and Phil both said yes
"He asked if we're up to some recording tomorrow." Kimi said as she read the message.
"Chuck must have finished the outfits." Lil stated after thinking a bit. "I'm ready if you are." Lil said.
Kimi got up and sent a text to Tommy
We're good to go :) It read.
Kimi walked back to window to see Tommy looking back at her when her phone buzzed from a text from Tommy
Can't wait ;) The text read.
Kimi looked back at Tommy who winked at her before he got up and walked out of his room. Kimi blushed as she looked back at Lil.
"Ahh, young love." Lil mocked.
"I'm going home." Kimi said heading out the door. "I'll text you tomorrow morning!" Kimi yelled back at Lil when she made her way to the front door and on her way home.
Kimi briskly walked home. When she got home she went upstairs and saw her dress on the bed.
"Wow Chuckie, what a beautiful dress." She said to herself as she picked up the dress. She took off her clothes and put on the dress. She looked in the mirror and saw the perfect fit with the exception of around her chest and shoulders that felt a bit tight. After pulling down the dress, taking off her bra and putting on a chest wrap instead she put the dress on again. Now it felt overall perfect. She took out her phone and took a picture of herself in the mirror. She sent the picture to Tommy with a note. How does it look?
After a couple of minutes Tommy's phone started to buss. When he picked it up it said he had a multimedia message from Kimi. When he opened the picture he saw her text asking how she looked. When he scrolled down he saw her in her dress. Her body hugged the dress perfectly. Her waist was tightly hugged by the dress. What caught his attention (and every other self-respecting guy) was the neck of the dress that showed off Kimi's cleavage a bit. Tommy lost his breath for a second. He finally got the nerve to text Kimi back, but he wanted to toy with her. He was fully aware of how much Kimi liked him, but he knew she wouldn't put herself on display like that, not even for him.
Back at Kimi's house she eagerly awaited Tommy's text back.
"Did he not like it? Oh no, maybe he thinks I look horrible…." She thought to herself worried.
Her phone started buzzing as she immediately picked it up to see Tommy's name came up.
I love it! :) You sure you're ok with the breasts?
"Breasts?" Kimi thought to herself as she got back up and looked into the mirror and looked at her chest. Only now did she realize she was slightly flaunting herself. Kimi immediately turned red. "Oh God why?" She thought to herself.
Omg, I didn't realize it, I'm so embarrassed. She texted Tommy back.
Relax Kimi, you look great. Nothing to be embarrassed about. So how about your surprise? You like it?
I love it, this dress is amazing.
No, what was under it.
"Under it?" Kimi asked to herself as she looked back at her bed. There she saw a CD case with a note on it.
Enjoy. Love Tommy. The note read.
"Love..?" Kimi asked surprised. She tore the note off to see the cover. It was Egypt Central's White Rabbit. "Oh my God! I've wanted this CD but I couldn't find it!" Kimi yelled in excitement as she ran back to her phone.
OMG TOMMY I LOVE IT! THANK YOU SO MUCH! She texted to him.
Glad you like it lol. I'm turning in early; I'll see you all bright and early… Night. Tommy texted back.
Night. Kimi texted back.
Kimi put the CD in her computer and the music player started ripping it to the hard-drive. The first song she chose was the first on the CD's play list, called Ghost Town. After a couple few seconds for the opening the lyrics started to sound.
I'll cut out the broken hearts down Union Avenue When the sky comes down over this ghost town Come on, test me
Let the streets run red with my revenge
You can't fake apologies for everything you do
You can't repay the price that's on your head
The price that's on your head
You'll be first against the wall
With our guns held high in the dead of night
You'll be first against the wall
You'll be first to take the fall
When the sky comes down over this ghost town
You'll be first, first against the wall
"Oh my god Tommy this is awesome!" Kimi thought to herself. This was probably the coolest thing Tommy ever did for her. Kimi switched to another song she didn't hear from the band yet. She double-clicked on Down In Flames. The beginning starts and she hears the sound of a preacher preaching a verse, and then static sounds (all part of the song). After the static stops the sound of the guitar starts to play. After another few seconds the lyrics are sung.
This separation makes a fool of you and I Wake Up! Wake up your generation
Blank stares and credit cards allege the great divide
You think you're safe if you don't ever choose a side
Are you sheep or wolves in disguise
Are you sheep or wolves in disguise
It's now or never
You are all asleep
It's now or never
Wake up and save the nation
Wake up determination
I am afraid we're going down
Afraid we're going down in flames
Kimi was so excited about her CD she picked up her phone and texted Tommy again.
Thanks again Tommy 3 The text read.
Kimi's phone started to buzz again, this time it was from Lil.
Apparently you like your surprise? Lil texted.
I LOVE it! I can't believe Tommy knew I've been searching everywhere for the CD Kimi responded.
Quite a guy isn't he?
Oh he's so awesome! I don't wanna jinx it Lil but I think I may love him.
Slow down girl! You guys aren't technically with each other yet. Just take it slow and see if those feelings are legit Lil texted her eagerly.
Alright Alright. I'm going to bed; we have a big day tomorrow. Wait until you see my dress! Kimi texted back taking off her dress.
Alright, see you tomorrow Lil texted back as she prepared to go to bed too.
Kimi got in her pajamas and tossed her clothes in the laundry hamper. As everyone started to go to bed.
**DEVILLE HOUSEHOLD**
As Lil was about to get under her blanket her phone buzzed. She got a text from Tommy.
Thanks again for the tip Lil It read.
No prob Tommy :) Lil texted back before hooking her phone up to the charger and going to bed.
**PICKLES HOUSEHOLD**
Tommy was sitting in his bed looking up at the ceiling. He couldn't help but smile as he thought about Kimi discovering the CD.
"Enjoy Kimi…" He whispered to himself as he rolled over to sleep.
Here it is Chapter 8. Chapter 9 to come as soon as I'm able. Hopefully school and work won't get in the way too much. R&R let me know what you think!