He's Forbidden, as am I

Kimmie woke up, the air being slightly knocked out of her when Tammy hopped over the back of the couch and landed on top of her. “Good morning, Hot Stuff.” She grinned down at her. “Get your fat ass off me, so I can breathe.” Kimmie groaned through her own smile. “You love this fat ass.” Tammy wiggled on top of her before hopping off. “I’m starting to reconsider.” Kimmie mumbled as she sat up. “Oh hush. You couldn’t live without me. Now get your stinky ass in the shower. Breakfast is almost ready.” Tammy stuck her tongue out at her. “My ass doesn’t stink.” Kimmie playfully shoved her out of the way. “And my ass isn’t fat.” Tammy yelled at her as she watched her friend head upstairs. “Just for the record,” Brian cut in halfway down the stairs himself, “neither one of you are fat nor stink.” He put his two cents worth in, getting giggles out of them.

“I don’t get a good morning hot stuff?” Brian acted offended as he joined Tammy in the kitchen, getting another giggle. “She is my one and only Hot Stuff,” she glanced back at his pretend pout, “besides, do you need reminded that you’re hot?” she asked as she went back to pouring coffee. “You think I’m hot?” Brian asked with a curious smile. “Do you think you’re not?” Tammy questioned in a duh tone as she set his coffee in front of him. “You answered a question with a question.” He pointed out. “And you’re avoiding mine.” She countered, a little surprised this conversation wasn’t at all awkward. “Maybe I do need reminded.” He went back to pretending to pout. “Oh, I’m so sorry. All hail Brian Haner. The hottest man to walk the earth,” she paused a moment as she pretended to listen for something, “See, nobody cares.” She smirked. “You’re mean.” Brian said as he tried to hold back his smile.

Tammy’s mouth dropped opened as she mocked offence. “Fine. Make your own breakfast then.” She said with her hands on her hips. “I would if you would let me.” Brian mocked her stance. “You’re still going to make mine, right?” Kimmie’s voice sounded as she entered the kitchen. “Of course, Hot Stuff. I love you.” Tammy said as she put an arm across her shoulders and planted a fat kiss on her cheek. “She loves me.” Kimmie gave Brian a smug smile. Brian rolled his eyes as he smiled and shook his head. “You guys are too much.” He said as he sat down. “Shit, you haven’t even scratched the surface yet,” Kimmie said before suddenly giving Tammy a hard smack on the ass, “now hurry up. I still have to take my mom to work.” Tammy gave her the finger as she rubbed her sore ass cheek with her other hand. “I don’t think I love you anymore.” She mumbled as she went back to finish breakfast, as Brian just sat quietly with an amused smile on his face.

Kimmie left shortly after breakfast to take her mom to work before school. Her and Tammy would see each other first period. Tammy followed Brian out the door, and to the car. “Ready for this?” he asked as the headed down the road. “No.” Tammy mumbled as she stared out the window. “Try to not let anyone get to you.” Brian said as he patted her thigh but didn’t remove his hand right away. Tammy pulled her eyes from the passing scenery and looked down at the hand resting on her thigh. Some not so appropriate thoughts popped into her head. She squeezed her legs together as the thought of that hand moving higher excited her a little. That’s when Brian realized what he was doing. “Shit,” he hissed as he snatched his hand away, “Sorry.” He said, avoiding her eyes, but she could see that he was clearly upset again.

Brian put his elbow against the window and rested his head against his fist. The hand that was on her thigh was now clenching tightly to the top of the steering wheel. What the fuck was wrong with him? These subconscious actions were starting to concern him. He needed to ty to control them, but it was just so easy with her. He hasn’t been this comfortable with someone since Michelle, and him and Tammy weren’t even dating. Brian frowned when the thought of what it would be like to date her popped into his head. He pushed the thought out of his head as he glanced at her out of the corner of his eye. Brian’s face instantly softened when he noticed her staring sadly at her hands in her lap. “Hey,” he switched hands holding the wheel so he could make her look at him, “I’m not upset with you,” he told her, seeing her relax a little, “you didn’t do anything wrong. I did.” He said going back to looking at the road, not knowing about the inappropriate thoughts that also were running through her head. Thoughts he would never pick up on because she was much better at controlling her actions about the matter.

The rest of the ride to school was quiet except for the radio playing softly. The two climbed out of the car, and Tammy let out a heavy sigh as she looked at the building. Brian took her hand in his. This time knowing exactly what he was doing. “It’ll be okay.” He just wanted to comfort her. Tammy took a deep breath and nodded as she held his hand tightly. They walked into the school still holding hands, the same silence Kimmie got, falling upon the students. However, Tammy handled it a lot differently. Brian watched the almost arrogant smile come out on her face as she let go of his hand and took a few steps further in. “That’s right, motherfuckers. The bitch is back.” She announced. A chuckle escaped her when the silence started to fill with whispers. “Go ahead and talk your talk,” she continued as Brian crept towards her hoping this didn’t get out of hand, “It’s nothing new anyway.” She finished as her face went cold.

Brian gently grabbed her by the arm, and she looked at him. “Come on,” he motioned to the office with his head, “we still have to talk to the principle.” He reminded her as he tried successfully to pull her away from prying eyes. The two walked into the office, greeted by the secretary. Brian asked for the principle and she motioned for them to go ahead. “Morning Mr. Haner,” Mr. O’Neal shook his hand, “Tammy, glad you’re back.” He greeted her. “Oh, you don’t have to lie to me.” She gave him a grin. Mr. O’Neal let out a chuckle as he sat behind his desk. “No lies,” he assured her, “I really did miss that sarcastic little mouth of yours.” He told her getting a wide smile. “So, what’s this about?” Brian asked. Time was getting short, and they both needed to get to class. “Ah yes, well it’s about graduation. I’m afraid with all the time you have missed, you won’t be able to graduate early,” he told them, Tammy’s face falling immediately, “I’m sorry but you no longer meet the attendance requirements.” He finished. Tammy slumped down in her chair. “This sucks.” She sighed. She was going to have to stay even longer in this hell hole and she wouldn’t even have Kimmie here with her. “Is there anything she can do to make up the time?” Brian asked, seeing the disappointment in her face. “I have a free period at the end of the day,” Tammy piped up, “what if I took an extra class?” She asked hopeful only to have it shot down. “Unfortunately, it won’t be enough by the time early graduation came.” He told her, already having looked into it for her. “I’m sorry.” He said again, getting a nod.

“Well this blows.” Tammy said once her and Brian left the office. Everyone was pretty much gone now to their first class. “Well look on the bright side,” Brian said laying an arm on her shoulders as they walked down the hall, “you get to spend a couple more months here with me.” He gave her a cheeky grin, getting a small laugh out of her. “That would probably cheer me up better if I wasn’t already living with you.” She said as they stopped at Brian’s classroom. “Well it was worth a shot. You better hurry up. Jimmy looks like he’s about to jump out of his shoes waiting for you.” He motioned down the hall to a bouncing Jimmy standing outside his room, waiting for her with a huge grin on his face.

The two parted ways, and Tammy couldn’t hold back her smile as she approached Jimmy. “You’re late.” He put his hands on his hips, trying extremely hard to act serious. “Sorry,” she said through a giggle, “we had to talk to the principle.” She told him as they walked into the classroom. “Nothing bad I hope?” he asked. “I don’t get to graduate early anymore.” She told him, the disappointment gracing her face again. “That sucks,” he said as he walked her to the table Kimmie was already sitting at, “but hey, at least you get to spend more time here with me.” He grinned and Tammy couldn’t help but laugh. “Brian said that too.” She told him. “Fuck him. You live with him,” Jimmy waved him off, “I am a little mad at you though.” He added, not being able hold back his smile at the serious concern on her face. “What? Why?” she asked, her anxiety picking up. “You’re taking my assistant away from me.” He motioned to Kimmie and she instantly relaxed. “Sorry Jimmy. Tell you what, when she graduates, I’ll be your assistant. Deal?” she asked holding out her hand. “Deal.” He said shaking her hand before going to the front of the room to start his class.

Tammy plopped down in her chair and looked at Kimmie who had a frown on her face. “Why don’t you get to graduate early?” she asked. “Don’t meet the attendance requirements anymore.” Tammy told her. “But that’s not your fault.” Kimmie said. “I know, but it’s really not a big deal.” Tammy said Tammy said, not nearly as upset about it as she thought she would be. “How could it not be?” Kimmie asked. It was such a huge part of their plan. “Don’t really need to anymore. The whole point was to get away faster. We don’t have to do that anymore.” Tammy explained, getting an understanding nod. It was true. Tammy was already away from that hell, and Kimmie’s mom was working to get sober. Things were a lot better now. They didn’t need to escape anymore.

The morning classes went fairly quickly, and soon Tammy was sitting at hers and Kimmie’s usual empty table, waiting for her best friend to join her. “How’s your first day back going so far?” Kimmie asked as she sat down. They haven’t seen each other since first period. “People are creeping me out.” Tammy told her. This day was not going the way she thought it would. “Well that’s not easy.” Kimmie said with a smirk. It took a lot to creep Tammy out. “Just wasn’t expecting people to be so nice.” She told her. She was expecting people to ignore, and talk about her, not to her. “Yeah I still haven’t gotten use to it.” Kimmie told her. “I don’t think I ever will.” Tammy mumbled just before someone caught her eye over Kimmie’s shoulder. “Hey babe.” Aaron greeted Kimmie with a peck on the cheek as he sat next to her. “Hey.” Kimmie said softly, a little pink in the face as she avoided Tammy’s blank stare. “Tammy,” Aaron also greeted her as she looked at him with the same stare, “I’d say I’m happy to see you and I’m glad you’re back, but I would be lying.” He said with a half smirk. “Well at least you’re honest.” She finally pulled her eyes away from the two.

Her eyes were fixated on other things anyway. Who the fuck were all these people, and why were they sitting their nosey asses at their table? Even that dumbass Ryan had the gull to sit next to her and smile at her. Tammy gave him a look like he was crazy as she scooted closer to Kimmie and hugged tightly to her arm. “What are these people doing here?” she whispered. Kimmie could see the confusion and concern in her eyes. “It’s okay. They’re friends.” She said. Tammy’s expression changed in an instant, and Kimmie knew she was about to go off. “Friends?” she asked in disbelief and kind of loud. “Friends!?” she jolted from her chair, Kimmie doing the same to try to calm her down, but she didn’t get a word in. “They’re not your friends. I’M your friend. Where were they when you needed them? Talking shit behind your fucking back, that’s were! And now you want to call them friends? Are you that desperate for attention?” Tammy took a low blow shot at her best friend, instantly regretting it when she saw the tears forming. “Kimmie I’m,” but she was cut off from her apology. Kimmie shook her head feeling her own anger build up. “How dare you say something like that to me,” she said as a few tears escaped, “You’re the last person I ever thought that would say something so cruel to me.” She stated before walking away from her. “That was a real bitch move.” Aaron said as he stood to go after Kimmie. “I didn’t ask for your fucking opinion.” Tammy snapped before walking away as well.

Tammy walked quickly down the hall and out one of the back doors to the school. Of course, it didn’t go unnoticed by a certain teacher. The argument not only caught the attention of the students in the cafeteria, but some of the teachers in the lounge as well. Brian walked out the same door, finding Tammy sitting under a tree, picking at the grass. She looked up when a shadow formed above her. “First day not going so great I take it.” Brian said as he sat next to her. “It was fine till lunch.” She mumbled as she went back to picking at the grass. “Yeah, I heard everything.” He said and she let out a deep sigh. “They don’t deserve to be called her friends. They weren’t there. They didn’t go through what we did.” She told him. Brian nodded. “You’re right. They don’t,” he agreed, because she wasn’t wrong, “but she didn’t deserve what you said to her.”

Tammy’s shoulders slumped as she looked down at her lap. “I know. I was mad.” She said softly. “Yeah, I noticed you say a lot of stupid shit when you’re mad.” He pointed out, getting a very unamused look from her. Brian put his arm around her shoulders and Tammy leaned into his side. “All I’m saying is, you need to think before you speak. I know it’s hard but when you start saying stuff like that to your best friend, it’s something you seriously need to work on.” He finished just before the end of lunch bell rang.

Brian stood and held out both hands to help Tammy up. She smiled a little as she took his hands, the two only letting go of one hand once she was up. The pair walked into the school, not a single person noticing they were holding hands. Well one person did. Tammy couldn’t hold back her smirk as she caught sight of a glaring Scarlette standing outside of the classroom. Her eyes darted between Tammy and the two hands locked together. Tammy, of course, decided to fuck with the bitch even more as she turned more into Brian and hugged his arm like she does with Kimmie. Rubbing it in her face that she gets to live with and touch one of the hottest teachers in school. Brian, oblivious to what she was actually doing, thinking she was just uncomfortable.

Tammy suppressed her giggle as she watched Scarlette stomp off into the classroom. The pair let go of their hands once they reached the classroom, Tammy walking in first as Brian shut the door behind him. “Look everyone. The dyke daddy fucker is back.” Scarlette took a shot at her. Scarlette’s smirk turned into a frown when she got no response out of any of the other students. Some even looking at her in disgust. However, she did get a response out of someone, and Brian was quick to wrap his arms around Tammy’s waist to hold her back from beating this bitch’s face in. “I’m done with your shit, Scarlette,” Brian was quick to take control of the situation, “you’re out of my class. Take your ass to the office.” He told her, watching her face drop, but not giving a single fuck about it.

Tammy instantly relaxed, and Brian let go, motioning her to her seat. She blew Scarlette a kiss and waved goodbye in passing. “Not necessary.” Brian said, but Tammy could tell he didn’t care. He escorted Scarlette to the office to make sure she went. Mr. O’Neal was talking to the secretary when they walked in, intuitively knowing there had been a problem with her and Tammy. “What happened?” he asked, obviously tired of this girl’s drama. “She called Tammy a rather inappropriate name and I’m dropping her from my class.” Brian told him. “It never ends with you does it Miss Green?” Mr. O’Neal asked, not getting a response as he motioned her back to his office. “I got this from here.” He told Brian, excusing him from the office.

The eyes on her were making Tammy extremely uncomfortable as she made her way to her seat. She kept her own eyes down as she waited for Brian to get back to class. She didn’t like everyone knowing what happened. “Hey.” a voice whispered as someone tapped her on the shoulder. Tammy looked next to her with a scrunched brow. Why does this dude keep trying to talk to her? “Don’t let that bitch get to you. None of us give a shit what says anyway.” Ryan tried to comfort her. “Why are you talking to me?” she asked harsh. “You know, you make it really hard to be nice to you.” He pointed out. “I don’t need you to be nice. I need you to leave me alone.” She told him. “You can stop with the front. I know you’re not really a psycho bitch.” He said. He really was just trying to be friendly, but she wasn’t having it. “Really? You want to test that theory?” she questioned, low, with a slightly psychotic look in her eyes. “I don’t even know why I bother.” He mumbled as he stood to go back to his seat. “Me neither.” She stated as he walked away.

The end of the day couldn’t have come fast enough. As much as Tammy liked Brian’s class and listening to him talk, she was ready to get out of here. The end of class bell rang, and she quickly gathered her thing to leave. Of course, she wasn’t looking forward to the groveling she was going to have to do to get Kimmie to forgive her for what she said. “Hey, can you do me a favor?” Brian stopped her. “Anything.” Tammy said, bringing that wonderful smile of his out. “Can you guys check on Matt for me?” He asked, hoping he wasn’t drunk again. “Yeah sure. As long as Kimmie doesn’t leave me.” She looked guilty at the floor. “I don’t think she’ll do that to you, no matter how mad she is.” Brian tried to ease her mind. “Hope you’re right.” She mumbled before walking out of the classroom.

Much to Tammy’s relief, Kimmie was still there waiting for her. Although, she didn’t look to happy standing there, arms crossed, as she leaned against her mom’s car. “Thanks for not leaving me.” Tammy said as she looked sheepishly at the ground. “I thought about it, but that’s the difference between you and me. I think before I act.” Kimmie said still kind of bitter. “Look, Kimmie you know I didn’t mean it.” Tammy tried to plea with her. “That doesn’t make it better.” She said, still a little ticked off. “I know and I’m sorry. I crossed the line. I promise it won’t happen again.” She said with nothing but sincerity in her eyes, as she grabbed her hand with both of hers. Kimmie let out a heavy sigh. Honestly, she forgave her before school was out. She knew how she was, but it still hurt. “I love you.” Tammy gave her a small pout with a smile hidden in it. She knew as well that she had already forgiven her. Kimmie let her own smile come out as she shook her head. “I love you too.” She said as they hugged.

The girls climbed into the car their moods completely normal now. When they did fight it never lasts long anyway. Neither one of them could stay mad at the other. They needed each other too much. “Brian wants us to check on Matt. He lives like two blocks away.” Tammy told Kimmie as she started the car. “How’s he doing?” Kimmie asked as she pulled out of the parking lot. “Brian said he was sober last night, but who knows how long that will last.” Tammy told her with a shake of her head. “He’s not going to be mad that we’re here is he?” Kimmie asked as she pulled into his driveway. Tammy shrugged. “I don’t know, but I think we can handle whatever he dishes out.” She said with a grin.

The girls got out of the car and walked up to the door. The looked at each other confused, hearing a baby crying on the other side. “I thought Brian’s dad had his baby.” Kimmie said, getting another shrug from Tammy. “He must have gone and got him.” She said before knocking on the door. They didn’t get a response right away, so Tammy knocked again. They didn’t feel comfortable just walking in. “What!?” Matt flew open the door clearly frustrated. Tammy jumped a little, instinctively grabbing Kimmie’s arm. “Shit, I’m sorry,” Matt said, “What are you guys doing here anyway?” he asked. “We came to see how you were doing,” Kimmie told him, “Is everything okay? Do you need help?”

Matt ran a hand through his hair, still clearly frustrated. “I can’t get him to quit crying,” he said as he stepped aside to let them in, “I’ve fed him, changed him. I don’t know what’s wrong,” he continued as he followed them to the living room where the baby was cry from a bassinet, “I picked him up this morning. I was going to try, but I don’t think I can do this.” He spilled as he tried to hold back his sad, frustrated tears. Kimmie gently placed a hand on the baby’s tummy, instantly knowing what was wrong. She could feel the gas rumbling around. Grabbing a blanket to put over her shoulder, she picked the baby up and started to gently pat his back. “He’s just gassy.” She told him, just before the loudest burp any of them ever heard came out of his tiny body.

Smiles spread out through the room but were short lived when he started to cry again. “What’s wrong with him now?” The frustration was clear in Matt’s voice and the girls could tell he was about to break. “He might be colic,” Kimmie said, seeing he didn’t really know what that was, “lay down on the couch,” she told him, and he gave her a confused look, “just do it.” She said. Matt let out a sigh and laid down on the couch. Kimmie placed the baby, tummy down, on his chest. “Rub his back softly.” She continued to instruct. He did as he was told, and soon Aiden fell asleep to the sound of his daddy’s heartbeat.

Matt let out another sigh, this time of relief. He didn’t know all this stuff. Val read all the baby books. She told him some stuff, but not everything. He always thought she was going to be there to fill in the blanks. “Can I put him in his crib?” he asked the only person that’s given him any information. Kimmie shook her head. “He’ll probably start crying again.” She told him. “I can’t stay like this,” the frustration was back in his voice, “I have a funeral to plan. Family and friends to call. I can’t do this.” His voice cracked as a few tears escaped the corners of his eyes. The girls shared a glance as their hearts broke for him. They didn’t like seeing him like this at all.

Kimmie’s eyes widened a little when she remembered something she had that would help. “Can you give me twenty minutes?” she asked, getting confused looks from both Matt and Tammy. “I have something that will help. Let me run Tammy home and go grab it.” She said. Matt gave her a small defeated nod, and Kimmie rushed Tammy out the door so she could get back as quickly as possible. The car ride was quiet, neither one really wanting to talk. They didn’t like seeing someone’s world fall apart when theirs was just coming together. “Let me know if you need anything.” Tammy said once Kimmie pulled into the driveway. Kimmie gave her a nod when she got out and pulled out of the driveway to run to her house.

Kimmie ran into the house once she got there and to her room. She grabbed a stuffed bear of her brothers that she held onto. It wasn’t a regular teddy bear though. She also ran down to the basement to grab the picture collage she made, already wrapped. Kimmie made her way back to the car, putting the collage in the back seat and tossing the bear in the passenger seat. She made her way back to Matt’s house, this time just walking in when she got there. He was expecting her anyway, and she didn’t want to wake up the baby. Matt wasn’t laying on the couch anymore, but still had Aiden in his arms as he stared out the sliding glass door.

Matt turned around when he heard her come in. “I couldn’t just lay there.” He said, getting a nod as Kimmie leaned her gift for him against the side of the couch. “Here it is.” She showed him the bear. “A teddy bear?” Matt cocked a skeptical brow, “I have teddy bears.” He told her. “It’s not just a teddy bear. It’s called a Mama Bear, and it imitates the sounds of the womb.” She said as she turned it on. Matt listened for a moment before a small smile came out. “That’s what it sounded like when we would listen to his heartbeat at the doctor’s office.” He said, getting another nod. “My little brother was colic. This really helped him sleep.” She told him as he slowly put the baby back in his bassinet. Kimmie placed the bear in wit him. Matt couldn’t help but to hold his breath as he anticipated the crying to start back up, but it didn’t. “Thank fucking God.” He whispered as he exhaled.

Matt plopped down on the couch and ran his hands down his tired face. He glanced at the large gift leaning against the couch. “What’s this?” he asked, grabbing it as Kimmie sat next to him. “I made it for you.” She said, getting a confused look just before he tore open the paper. Matt’s eyes filled with tears as he took in the beautiful pictures she took of him and Val. “Oh no. I’m sorry. Please don’t cry.” Kimmie said, thinking she had upset him. “No, it’s okay,” Matt assured her as he wiped away his tears, “I love it. Thank you.” He said as he pulled her into a side hug. “I can stay and help you if you want,” she looked up at him, “I can take care of Aiden while you do what you need to do.” She said but Matt shook his head. “You don’t have to do that.” He said. “I know but I want to. Let me help you.” She pleaded. Matt didn’t say anything but gave her a nod. Deep down inside, he knew he needed it.

Notes

This one took a little longer than the last but it's finally done. The Mama Bear is a real thing. My oldest boy was colic when he was a baby and the only way I could get him to sleep was by keeping him on my chest. Everyone knows its not safe to sleep with a baby on your chest. We got one of these and it worked wonders. I was finally able to get some sleep too :) Hope everyone likes the chapter.