Friends:

1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter: friends of the Boston Symphony.
3. a person who is on good terms with another; a person who is not hostile: Who goes there? Friend or foe?

My own collection on the Romance Challenge, and yes I know, little late to the party. Focusing on Tommy and Kim, the original pairing from Mighty Morphing. Most of them will probably be more set in Dino Thunders time, but some will be in Mighty Morphing. Enjoy!

Of course they were friends, anyone who saw them practically attached at the hip knew. Could feel the deep friendship; even saw something more, though little commented on it, for fear of how they might react.

And rarely did anyone see them fight, a friendly banter, light teasing. But a honest fight, with harsh words and hurt feelings, didn't seem possible.

But on the rare occasion they did, the rest of the rangers had a protocol, run far don't get in their path and whatever you do, don't get in between them.

"Why do I even speak with you!?"

"Well, by all means, don't make me force you!"

Jason, Billy, Zack and Trini cringed from the shouts coming from down the halls of their school, along with the entirety of the school. Coming their way, were the Green and Pink Rangers, also known as Tommy and Kim.

And also their worst nightmare.

"I don't ever wanna see you again!" Kim screamed, face flush with anger, her posture tense and radiating hostility.

"Fine by me!" Tommy retaliated, looking like he wished for some putty to appear just so he could beat the crap outta of them.

"Fine!"

"Fine!"

Jason winced, and rubbed his sore ears as both went their separate ways, still shouting "Fine!" Kim had a temper and a sense of "I'm right and you are more than wrong," attitude, when she was in the mood.

And Tommy could be calm, controlled and furious if Kim riled him up. He had a slight temper, and ready to fight at a moment's notice.

And it looked like the most recent fight was of something they'd both forget by the end of the day, or tomorrow if they were truly unlucky.

"Anyone wanna place bets on how long this one will last?" Zack joked, hoping they'd forget it by the end of school. These were the days he wished they'd just kiss and make up, seriously there were bets on how long till they became a couple.

Jason and Trini's mouth's twitched into a smile, as both rangers grudgingly came back and went the way the other one went, muttering about their classes were another way.

"Who know, I think stuffing them in a closet is sounding more like a good idea." Trini joked, as the four walked towards their class.

Billy snorted in mild amusement, "Yes, a good idea for a murder." The group shook their heads, no matter how much they loved them, Kim they had known since they were children, and Tommy a recent addition.

They were annoying half to time due to the way they acted like a couple, and the other half looked ready to kill each other. Really they had grown so close in the short time they knew each other, Kim practically had stars in her eyes when Tommy was around, and Tommy was completely smitten with her, ready to do anything she asked.

And if they didn't get together soon, drastic measures would be taken. Hell, they could probably get Zordon on their side.

Sighing the group went their separate ways to class, silently hoping there would be no monster attacks, Kim and Tommy needed time to cool, or they'd probably destroy something in their anger.

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Jason picked up his books and put them in his backpack, all day one could feel the tension radiating off his two closest friends. He only had one class with both of them. And unfortunately for him, he was stuck in the middle of a seething Kim and a brooding Tommy.

He'd gladly take on Rita solo, as long as he never had to face that again. Shuddering he recalled lunch, the two were at separate tables, glaring at one another as they ate. He never knew one could eat with hostility, but Kim and Tommy proved him wrong.

Closing his locker, he turned the dial and glanced down the hall that lead out of the school. Sighing, he leaned against the locker and watched Kim and Tommy apologize, with hugs and-knowing Kim as well as he did-promising Tommy they'd never fight again.

After the apologies and hugs, the two left hand in hand. Shaking his head, Jason hoped for everyone's sake, Kim and Tommy would get together and maybe lessen the fights. Maybe, just maybe they'd grow up and learn to accept each other as they came.

Or they'd kill each other, before then.

Jason was placing his money on the latter.