Arrival

Disclaimer: I do not own anything that related to Power Rangers.

:: I've had the idea for sometime but it's not until two days ago that I decided to write it down. This is a letter fic, my idea to take on things. I hope you like this one.

:: This is slightly AU. Kim and Tommy haven't met each other since she sent him the letter. The Turbo movie, of course, had never occurred. And Dino Thunder also didn't happen in this story. Minus one color for the 'Greatest Ranger Ever'. Lol.

-Part One

' I don't wanna run away,

Baby you're the one I need tonight…

No promise-'

" Oh, shut up," Tommy quickly tuned to a different station only to be greeted by another love-sick love song by another group band.

' if you come back to me

I'll guarantee that I'll never-'

" Oh right, I have it enough!" Tommy growled, breathing heavily. He slammed the radio off, still swearing under his breath. What date was today anyway? Valentine's Day came early? He usually was not a big fan of a slow, pop, love songs with romantic lyrics about the wonder of being in love or the pain of having your hearts broken by someone you loved, but tonight he resented those types of songs even more.

Once the great green, white and red ranger continued driving, his fingers tapping the steer wheel somewhat impatiently. His watch told him that it was almost eleven already. He needed to get home soon if he wanted to have that paperwork done before two in the morning.

After a long drive back from his girlfriend, no, ex-girlfriend's uncle's residence which located like in the middle of nowhere, Tommy was exhausted. Physically and emotionally. And he had the worst headache ever. What he wouldn't give for some aspirins.

Michelle Eckhart was surely a very lovely young woman. Blonde, brilliant blue eyes, killer body… A friend introduced them five months ago in the welcoming party of one of his co-workers.

She was his third girlfriend after Katherine decided to pursue her dancing career in England which seemed to happen like a million years ago. He grieved, but both knew that they were not happy and letting go was the best thing to do. They still kept in touch every once in a while. Tommy was genuinely glad to know that Katherine had finally found the man who deserved her more than he did.

Before Michelle there's Karen. They dated briefly until she called things off. He's not giving enough attentions, he's still clinging to his high school sweetheart…

Damn, that hurt.

Okay, so the last was because he accidentally called her 'Kim' in the middle of a heated make out session. Could he be anymore stupid? But well, she reminded him of Kimberly so much. A same perky petite brunette whose smile nearly matched Kim's. Nearly but not quite. Sometimes in the past he would often question himself if he dated Karen just only because of her appearance which was so similar with the pink ranger.

Back to Michelle. She too, broke things off with him, ironically, for the same reason Karen had given him. Minus the high school sweetheart thing, that was. She said that he should date his job. Ouch.

Tommy had willingly complied when she asked him to drive for almost two hours and a half only to get dumped in the end. Very nice. But it's better than through a letter. Double damn. Let it go, Oliver…

However, there's no trace of sadness in her eyes. Nor in his. He was surprised because he certainly didn't expect to be back to his single status tonight, but that's all. They had promised to remain friends.

His karate school was a nicely developed martial arts school in California. Quite an accomplishment for the twenty eight year old Tommy Oliver. It had been his dream since he was little to open a karate school. He lived nearby, about fifteen minutes driving.

Michelle just didn't understand. And Karen.

And then there's the 'high school sweetheart' complex. Tommy thought, without realizing it, the earth's first pink ranger was the one who's responsible for the entire damage in his love life. It was since the letter that his luck with women seemed to go down the hill. He was over her. She's no longer mattered to him. Hell, they hadn't even talked to each other for almost ten years. He didn't have any idea of what she had become after all these years. How could she still be the most important person in his life? That's just a total nonsense.

Seeing a 7 eleven sign from far, Tommy slowed down his car. He could use an extra ten minutes to grab a few things. He parked his car and as he climbed down the jeep, he touched his back pocket briefly to make sure that he had his wallet with him, recalling his experience not so long time ago that nearly humiliated him.

Walking through some aisles, Tommy got what he needed. Some martial arts magazines, cereal, aspirins and he was about to head to the beverage department when the radio inside the medium sized building echoed yet another love song that he'd tried to escape. Groaning, he quickened his walk when suddenly someone bumped into him. He lost his balance and hit a stack of cereals with his left hand.

" Watch to where you're going, will you?" he unusually scolded, his voice was cold.

" I'm sorry," came a reply. Still breathing harshly, Tommy swirled around and his breath immediately caught in his throat. "but I can't do that," he blinked a couple of times but she's there. In the flesh.

Tommy would always remember that stubborn yet determined expression although there were many times he just wanted to forget it. That kind of expressions was always presented to him every time they had silly arguments over something unimportant or simply every time he refused to go with her to the mall. It's a shame that the more he tried to erase it from his mind, the more he failed miserably. He often wondered if he would be haunted by the memories of her for the rest of his life.

Kimberly Hart.

- No promises by Shayne Ward and On Bended Knee by Boyz II Men

:: The end of part one. This will be a two part story. I realize that this is kinda short and nothing literally happens but it's just the beginning. Lots will be explained in the next part. This is a short story so it won't affect my other updates. Thank you for reading and please review, cheer me up! No Flame please. Thanks.

- Yuuri ;)