Disclaimer: I do not own Power Rangers Samurai.

Author's Note: Happy Valentine's day to all!

No one felt comfortable with Mike and Emily's Valentine's Day date.

Not a soul in the house. Even Mike was slightly worried.

So Mia and Kevin rescheduled their date to an earlier time. They were going to have lunch instead of dinner, that way, if something happened, they would be there to help.

Both their cell phones were on and their Samuraizers were close at hand in case anything happened. The start of the date had been a little rocky, with their minds so focused on home, but Mia and Kevin slowly fell into the mood.

Kevin had the wonderful idea of going back to Jungle Karma Pizza. It was where they had gone on their very first date, and with their connection to RJ, he was sure they could get a last minute lunch reservation. RJ managed to do a little shuffling and Mia and Kevin were in, and they were being served by Theo, who had been their waiter on their first date.

Mia couldn't help but smile the entire way through, counting herself as one of, if not the luckiest girl on the planet. She reached across the table as the dishes were cleared and held Kevin's hand.

"I love you."

Kevin smiled back at her and squeezed her hand lovingly, "I love you too."

Mia suddenly pulled away and reached into her jacket pocket. She pulled out a small box and placed it on the table.

"I got you something. Valentine's Day isn't all about the girl. I'm traditional, but not that traditional."

"You didn't have to," Kevin said as he reached for the box. "I just wanted dinner with you… well, lunch now."

"Just open it," Mia smiled. Kevin did as he was told and opened the box.

He wasn't one for jewellery. It was impractical, really. As a swimmer, he knew how every little ounce could slow him down. As a swimmer, it was important to do all he could to make sure he could swim as fast as possible. As a Samurai, it was crucial he wore nothing that would slow him down. One second could mean the difference between life and death.

"Mike took a picture of us one night when we fell asleep together on the couch," Mia smiled as Kevin looked at the dog tag she bought him. Engraved on one side was a close up picture of him and Mia cuddled up together. "Mike found it recently and knew I was having a hard time finding something for you for today. He thought it would inspire me."

"I see it did," Kevin put the dog tags on around his neck. He wasn't one for jewellery but he could make this work. Mia was always the exception. He leaned over the table and kissed her, "I love it. Thank you."

"No kissing," they heard Theo joke as he approached the table with a dessert menu, "What do you think this is? Valentine's Day?"

"You're just grumpy because you're working," Mia smirked, snatching the menu from his hand.

"I'm making money and you're spending it," Theo replied back, "Who's really winning here?"

Mia pointed across the table, "I still am. He's paying."

Kevin smiled and checked the dessert menus, "I guess we can spring for a little extra…"

"It's on the house," Theo winked. Kevin and Mia looked up at him curiously before they both shook their heads.

"No, we couldn't do that. RJ already got us a seat here. Look how packed it is! He could have made…"

Theo leaned in closer to the table, "You guys are Power Rangers," he said, "Secret identities kind of suck. No one knows you're saving their lives. RJ got you in because you're friends. He's giving you free dessert because even the heroes with secret identities deserve a little thanks from time to time."

Mia and Kevin exchanged smiles and thanked Theo as he walked off. They were happy they had made connections with the Jungle Fury team; it was just unfortunate they lived so far away.

"So, what are we having?" Kevin cracked open the menu. Mia gave him a funny look. He shrugged his shoulders, "What? It's Valentine's Day. One chocolate cake won't kill me."

-Samurai-

"It must be hard," Antonio sat down on his stool in the common room and looked to Jayden, "It's lover's day and you're alone."

"So are you," Jayden shrugged his shoulders.

"But I'm not alone and in love," Antonio replied. "Don't lie to me, you're thinking about Amanda."

"I'm thinking about Mike and Emily."

"Amanda."

"Antonio…"

"Despite our protests, Mike and Emily have each other. Serena has Terran and a date with Mike and Emily. Kevin and Mia are out for lunch. Except for Mentor, they all have dates. You can't go out with Amanda, I'm lonely. Why don't we go out?"

"On a date?"

"As friends," Antonio said. "What? One gay man can't ask his bisexual best friend out without it being a date?"

"You're labelling me?"

Antonio shook his head, "If you don't mind, I looked into the labels. I figured a new set of eyes could help you out."

Jayden sighed. He closed the book he was reading and looked over to Antonio, "What did you find out?"

"Before I answer that, I want to ask a semi-personal question."

"Semi?" Jayden asked but shrugged his shoulders, "What the hell; shoot."

"Have you ever been attracted to a man? I won't judge. I can't judge. I've been attracted to a man."

Jayden sighed again, "Yes."

"I won't ask who," Antonio promised, "but being bisexual… you can be attracted to both sexes. You are attracted. It's a little more complicated than that…"

"It always is."

"But simply put: you have the ability to love someone regardless of gender. You can call yourself what you want, but right now, I think that term applies best to you. You've been attracted to a man, and you're attracted to a woman. Maybe it's not chocolate or vanilla. Maybe it's both."

"Can I look into it myself?" Jayden asked. Antonio nodded his head.

"Of course. Can we do something together for Valentine's Day? One friend hanging out with another friend?"

"Sure," Jayden smiled, "but I don't feel comfortable leaving the house."

"Neither do I," Antonio said as he cast a glance down the hall to Mike and Emily's bedroom, "But we don't have to leave the house to hang out.

"What do you propose we do?" Jayden asked with a smirk.

-Samurai-

As usual, neither Mia nor Kevin could keep their night all about themselves. They couldn't take advantage of the free dessert without including the rest of their team so they ordered extra. A little something for everyone back home, including Mike. They did leave a very generous tip as a thank you, though.

Mia carried the bag in her hand as she and Kevin walked through the park in Ocean Bluff. It was a change of scenery for her and Kevin, and it was nice getting away from home for a few hours.

Kevin couldn't help but fiddle with his dog tag. He loved them, and now, wherever he went, he had Mia with him. He still wore the watch she had given him for Christmas (the watch being the only accessory he wore because it kept him on time), but there was something special about having Mia's picture with him. It was like she was really right there with him.

And he couldn't forget where she was now. The dog tag was good for when she was gone, but he had her here now. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her in for a deep kiss. When they pulled away he looked down into her eyes. They were both smiling.

Suddenly he started to laugh. Mia looked to him curiously.

"What?"

"Nothing," he shook his head and walked side by side with her. He held her hand, "Remember when we first started dating? We thought there was a curse?"

"Bad stuff happened to the others when we dated," Mia nodded her head. "Mike, Jayden, and Emily were caught in that explosion last time we came to JKP."

"I was just thinking, if that curse still haunted us, this would be the moment where we got the call."

Mia smiled for a bit before she remembered her phone. She passed the dessert bag to Kevin and made sure she didn't miss any calls. Kevin chuckled.

"You worry too much. She's with Serena, remember?"

"It's not just Emily I'm worried about," Mia told him. "Mike's not totally at fault. I would have yelled at Emily too."

"Same here," Kevin nodded his head, "I think we've got to give her the Samurai safety speech again."

"She was just being a good Aunt," Mia said, "and Mike… he got scared. We all do stupid stuff when we're scared."

"I would never hurt you, though," Kevin turned to Mia.

"I know," she looked up at him with a smile, "but you're a different person. You're not Mike. Or Emily. They have their own lives and their own baggage and they'll have to learn to accept what the other person brings into the relationship. Mike's got anger problems; Emily's got Serena and Terran to think for."

"You really care about them, huh?" Kevin asked. He loved the green and yellow Rangers, but not as much as Mia seemed to.

Mia nodded her head, "Yeah."

"It shows," Kevin smiled, "I'm sure they appreciate it. Maybe not when you go all Momma Pink and scream their ears off…"

"Someone's got to put you guys in your place," Mia laughed.

"Do you remember a little while ago we started talking about kids?" Kevin asked. Mia nodded her head.

"I remember you weren't ready for that."

"Terran's enough for now," Kevin smiled, "but, when it does happen… you'll be an amazing mom. Our kids will be lucky. A girl then a boy, you wanted."

"You were actually listening?"

"Of course," Kevin chuckled, "the only time I tune you out is when you go on and on about those rom-coms. You know, I'm never surprised at the ending. It always works out."

"It's how it works out that's interesting," Mia insisted.

"Really? Because normally it's one of two ways. Either the guy acts like a real douche just when everything seems perfect, the whole relationship falls apart, and then he realises he was wrong and gets on his knees and begs her to take him back. She eventually does and they're back to happy."

"What's the other way?"

"She screws up, and wins him back. Usually it's just the effort that earns his forgiveness."

"So you've got these movies figured out, huh?"

"It's the same formula. Either A or B. Either way, someone screws up, but you know they'll get back together."

"Fine, then," Mia crossed her arms over her chest teasingly, "We won't watch them anymore. But cuddling while explosions are going off in the middle of a bloody fight scene isn't really romantic. Besides, if you actually wanted to watch the movie, we couldn't do what we normally do when we watch movies."

Kevin blinked for a moment when he realised where this was going. Mia playfully began to walk off.

"But if the movies really bug you that much…"

"Stop being right all the time," he groaned as he followed her. She turned around and smirked.

"But it's fun. You get that annoyed look on your face and it's cute."

"Yeah?"

"Yeah."

"Fine, then; prove me wrong. I don't think I'll ever be able to catch you."

"No tricks!" Mia called but it was too late. Kevin was coming after her. She laughed and took off running. She had to prove him right… or wrong… she wasn't exactly sure, but regardless, she didn't want the chase to end this soon. It was half the fun.

-Samurai-

"Remember the pranks we used to pull on Ji as kids?" Antonio asked, pulling out a decorative heart from a box. He hung it from the ceiling of Ji's bedroom.

"I used to get in so much trouble," Jayden nodded his head. "Ji really didn't like you."

"I can understand why," Antonio looked around the room. He and Jayden had spent the afternoon decorating Mentor's room with as much Valentine's Day junk as they could find in the stores, "I can be very annoying when I want to be."

Jayden chuckled and smiled, "Yeah, but that's a good thing about you."

"I'm annoying?"

"You know how to have fun. I'm lucky to have you, Antonio."

"Don't get all mushy on me now, fearless leader," Antonio said as he flicked a hanging cupid, "This Valentine's Day junk is getting to your head, huh?"

"I'm serious," Jayden set down the streamer of hearts, "I know I'm new to the whole relationship and love thing, but I'm not stupid. Helping me without crossing a line… I know it's not easy."

Antonio shrugged his shoulder, "What's the point of being friends if I can't help you."

"I know you want to be more," Jayden said, "and honestly, Antonio, a part of me wonders if maybe we should try… I love you… but not like Amanda. It wouldn't be fair to any of us. It means a lot to me that you respect that, and it means a lot that you put your own feelings aside to help me. I'll remember that."

Antonio blushed, "It's what friends do."

"Not many people have friends like you," Jayden pulled out a cut out heart from the box and gave it to Antonio, "Happy Valentine's Day, Amigo."

"Happy Valentine's Day, Jay."