Message from the Author: Hello my fellow fanfic writers and readers. This is my second story and I want to thank all of you for taking the time to read and respond to this story. I hope you enjoy it and perhaps find inspiration from it.
Summary: This story is another Power Ranger tale. It is AU because the subject matter was never specifically covered in the TV show and I want to add a sense of realism to it.. It is also something that I can personally relate to.
Tommy has already started at Angel Grove and is considered to be one of the 'jocks' along with Rocky. Aisha and Adam are considered apart of the popular group. When a new student arrives in the halls of Angel Grove, things change.
Disclaimer: Power Rangers belongs to the show's creators not me.
Life Lessons and Unexpected Gifts
"Yo Tommy!" Rocky called down the student filled hallway. Tommy had just turned the corner to go to his locker when Rocky had spotted him. Lifting his head he smiled in Rocky's direction, as the two closed the distance between them. They greeted each other with a slap on the back. Rocky took his typical position next to Tommy's locker as Tommy opened it and began the morning locker routine.
"You ready for practice after school today?" Tommy asked, as he grabbed his books for his morning classes and glancing in Rocky's direction before slamming his locker shut.
"Totally." Rocky replied, as he adjusted the soccer ball under his arm.
Together the pair walked to Rocky's locker so he could put the ball away and grab his own books. Small groups of girls from the lower grades would pass by and would swoon over Tommy and Rocky, both of whom were oblivious.
As the bell for class sounded Rocky closed his locker and walked with Tommy into math class. They took their usual seats in the middle of the row of desks near the windows. Mr. Jackson was standing at the front . Once everyone was seated and quiet he spoke.
"Good morning everyone, before we get started with today's lesson we are going to have a pop quiz.."
Everyone in the class groaned and booed in protest while Mr. Jackson handed out the papers. "You have ten minutes…starting now" he said, as he took his place at his desk. For the next ten minutes the class worked silently. The timer on Mr Jackson's desk went off and the quizzes were handed in.
"Now since it is such a nice day out today I thought you might all enjoy having the rest of class outside today." he said, as he grabbed his book of answers.
That was how most of the day was spent for Rocky and Tommy. Their teachers were pretty cool. They had just finished their last class of the day and were coming out of school when they saw Aisha and Adam coming off the school bus from their field trip.
"Hey, how was the Psychology trip?" Tommy asked, as he lightly punched Adam in the arm.
Adam had his arm draped around Aisha's shoulder and retuned the play punch on Tommy with his free arm.
"It was interesting and boring at the same time. Seeing grown people acting strange was a bit nerve racking for most of the class. We have to write a paper on the trip from our perspective for tomorrow." Aisha replied.
"Better you two then us." Rocky joked.
"You two have soccer practice now don't you?" Adam asked, while glancing at his watch.
Both Tommy and Rocky looked down at their watches and bolted for the field realizing they were late. It was another regular thing for the two, even with watches they managed to be late for almost everything. Adam and Aisha shared a chuckle as they followed the school soccer stars to the field at their own pace.
Adam and Aisha sat together under a large tree a short ways from the field to watch the practice and work on their papers. By the time the first hour of practice was done the papers were done. Adam now had his back against the truck of the tree and Aisha was sitting between his legs with Adam's arms draped around her.
"Do you think we should tell them about our new classmate that came with us today?" Aisha asked, as she watched Rocky work on a drill.
"Nah, if w befriended someone like her it would damage our school rep." came Adam's reply.
His answer made Aisha frown but she didn't say anything. She knew full well that the four of them were considered as the popular ones but she didn't fully understand why Adam was concerned with school reputation. That being said Aisha secretly hoped that the new girl in their class would show up at the youth centre tomorrow.
The following day found the group of four at their usual weekend hang out, the Youth Centre. Rocky, Adam, and Tommy were getting their workouts in on the exercise machines while Aisha was sipping on a drink and reading a book for English class. Ernie, the owner of the Youth Centre was putting up some gymnastic rings.
"Hey Ernie, looking good." a familiar voice said, from behind the juice bar.
Looking up from her book Aisha smiled softly, finished her drink, and moved to one of the stools.
"Hey" Aisha said, snacking on some of the goodies in the large bowl that sat on the counter.
"Hello, can I get you anything?" the girl behind the counter asked.
"Your name?" Aisha replied, with a hint of curiosity and humour.
The girl laughed lightly and moved to be across from Aisha.
"Kimberly…Kim." she replied simply.
"We are in the same Psychology class. You were on the field trip with us yesterday ." Aisha said matter of factly.
"Yeah, it was my first day." Kimberly informed, as she got busy filling an order for another customer.
Aisha was watching Kim closely. Something about her intrigued her. While Kim was busy with orders, Aisha turned to see Adam and Tommy sparing. Rocky was doing pull ups and Ernie had finished with the gym equipment.
"Are those your friends down there?" Kim asked softly.
Aisha nodded in response.
"The one in red is Rocky. Adam is in black and is sparing with Tommy. Rocky and Tommy are the soccer stars of our school and Adam is the martial artist, he is also my boyfriend."
Kim silently nodded. What Aisha didn't see was Kim's face fall. It hadn't been said but Kimberly knew that they were the popular ones. Therefore; she wouldn't be seeing a lot of them in school. At least that's how things were at her old school.
Turning away from the guys Aisha settled her gaze on Kim and smiled slightly. A curious expression on her features again.
'What?" Kim asked, not missing a beat, as she moved around behind the counter.
"How long have you been working here and how on earth do you manage to do it?" Aisha asked, with a straight forward tone.
A laugh erupted from Kim at the tone of the questions making her smile a true smile for the first time. Aisha looked back curiously, not seeing how the questions could have been funny. With a grin Kim answered,
"I've been working here for about a week. Ernie just put me on full time. As for how I manage, Ernie was willing to adjust a few things for me so that it was a little easier for me."
Aisha was about to respond when Adam called to her. She gave an apologetic glance to Kim before she got up and went over to the guys and left with them. Kim carried on with her shift until closing time.
"I'll see you tomorrow after school Ernie" Kim said, as she grabbed her backpack from the cubby hole behind the counter.
"You bet Kim, be careful walking home now." Ernie replied, as he lifted the last of the chairs upside down onto a table.
Author Note: I think this is the best place to end this chapter. I hope you all like it and that I've left you guessing a bit. As always please R&R