The reviews for the first chapter has been amazing, thank you very much! As I mentioned before, it's been a while since I wrote a full fledged Power Ranger story, so you're gonna have to bare with me on this. I have a pretty good idea concerning the direction of the story I want to go to and it's gonna take a little bit of time before I can get my favorite red and yellow rangers together. Furthermore, my other favorite parings will have equal time in this story as well, so don't worry.

By the way, for the anonymous reviewer who wanted me to change my one shot story Dancing Under the Moonlight from Jason/Aisha to Jason/Trini, I'm sorry, but my original pairing stands. I want to try out different pairings as I focus my attention on my PR stories for awhile. Don't worry, though, I do plan on doing a Jason/Trini one shot series (seeing that I checked my poll and so far, eight people voted for me to do one) soon enough. It's just a matter of perfect timing and that I still have my first one shot series Sweet Sweet Love to contend with.

One more thing, do you have any suggestion on what 80's songs, ballads and dance tunes, I should use for the dance scene coming up? Then lay 'em out for me. I was born in 1983, so I pretty much remember a lot that happened in that time.

Enjoy and happy reading!

Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer and friend, Nina!

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Angel Grove High School

Angel Grove, California

January 9th, 1994

With his red backpack slung over his broad right shoulder, Jason walked through the hallways of AGH the next day, the conversation he had with both Kim and Tommy yesterday still lingered in his mind. What the hell would possess them to consider him taking Trini to the dance, knowing full and well that they were just only friends? Shaking his head in disbelief, he continued walking through the halls, intending to head towards his locker and get what he needs for his classes today.

And it also didn't help matters that he watched Trini get into her car outside the youth center yesterday. Jason mentally scolded himself for even looking at her as if he was in love with her or something. Sure, she was a beautiful young lady, smart, fearless, fun to be around and a well rounded individual, but she was also his best friend.

Hell, if anything, she was more like a little sister to him.

However, when he finally got home, Jason couldn't help but to be touched at the sight of his parents Valerie and Joseph slowing dancing in the living room. The Jets' You Got It All was being played on the radio and the tender moment of seeing Valerie's head resting comfortably on Joseph's shoulder brought a smile on Jason's handsome face. Then, he realized that he's gonna be seeing that a lot at the school dance, which was now 13 days away.

But, he still didn't have a date yet. What the hell is wrong with him? He was considered one of the hottest guys in school, so clearly he should be able to get a date, right?

Just as he was finally was about to head toward his locker, he had to stop in his tracks. Trini was at her locker, looking over notes for her French class and seemingly not paying attention to anything else. Jason almost forgot that their lockers were in close proximity with one another, so there was no way in hell he was gonna be able to avoid her.

Get a grip on yourself, Scott. It's Just Trini Kwan, the yellow ranger, your best friend. Even though she does look very pretty today...an inner voice in his head said. Shaking that last sentence out of his head, he took a deep breath and headed straight for his locker. He was determined to get through the day without having any awkward encounters with her.

Meanwhile, Trini was reading her French material when a male shadow descended upon her. She looked up and had to hold in her breath when Jason finally arrived at his locker and opened the door; grabbing his book and various other items he needed for his classes today. The yellow ranger was also having a difficult time concentrating because this powerful, handsome boy was standing just a few inches away from her. Even though he wasn't paying attention to her, she was definitely paying attention to him.

What's the point? Jason doesn't see me that way. He treats me more like a little sister. I'm not in his league, though, he's looking mighty fine today...an inner voice in her head said. Shaking the last sentence out of her head, she sighed deeply and slammed her locker shut, causing Jason to stop what he was doing and peered right through his locker door so he could look at her.

"Trini, hey. How's it goin'?" he asked as he finally closed his locker door.

She gave him a tainted smile. "I'm fine. I'm just a little stressed out that I have a French quiz coming up, that's all."

"Yeah, I know how you feel. I have a Spanish quiz today as well. Those things can be a hassle sometimes," he agreed with her.

She nodded her head and shrugged her shoulders. "I hear you. So, um, I guess you heard about the big dance coming up, right?"

"Yeah, everyone's talking about it. FYI, I haven't asked anyone yet," he told her right off the bat.

Trini looked up at him in surprise. "Really? The great Jason Lee Scott haven't asked a girl to the dance? What's wrong with you?"

He couldn't help but chuckle. "Nothing's wrong with me. I have time to find someone to go to the dance with me. If not, I'm not going at all. I'm not pressed about it."

"I'm pretty much in the same shape as you, Jase. I haven't been asked to go, either. I don't know if I'm gonna go at all."

This time, it was Jason's turn to look at her in surprise. "Really? Tri, you're usually involved in these types of things. And I'm shocked no one asked you to go. I mean, you're a beautiful girl."

You hear that, Kwan? He said you're beautiful. I'd snatch him up if I were you, that same inner voice said in her head. A tiny smile appear on her face as his words continue to resonate throughout her mind.

"Thank you, Jason," she said sincerely.

"No problem. Well, I have to get to class. I'll, uh, catch up with you later, right?" he asked as he was about to leave.

Her smile never left her face. "Count on it."

Just when he was about to leave, however, he shocked them both by leaning over and kissing her cheek lightly. A deep red blush appeared on her face as she watched him finally head towards his first class of the day. She touched her face with her hand and her smile got even bigger.

Just wait until I tell Kim about this. I'm never gonna wash this face again.

Meanwhile, as he was heading towards his first class, Jason felt his lips burn a little. He didn't know what possessed him to kiss her cheek lightly, but from the way she looked at him and the nice, awkward conversation they just had, he couldn't help himself. The red ranger felt a smile creeping up on his face as the image of him kissing her cheek still burned in his brain.

He could no longer deny it. He could no longer repress his feelings. He could no longer keep it bottled up inside. And he could no longer prolong the inevitable.

Jason Lee Scott is indeed in love with Trinity Jade Kwan.

And there was no turning back.

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Kwan Residence

Angel Grove, California

January 9th, 1994

After coming home from volleyball practice and still having that image of Jason kissing her cheek burning in her brain, Trini was now in her room, working on her algebra homework and listening to the radio. Her parents were downstairs cooking dinner, so it was nice for the fearless yellow ranger to be alone for a while. It has been an interesting day for her, indeed.

"Trinity, telephone!" her mother Jocelyn called from downstairs.

Trini dropped her pen on the desk and grabbed the cordless phone off the wall. She pushed the 'talk' button and held it against her ear.

"Hello?" she answered.

"Hey, Tri. What's going on with you?" Kimberly said on the other line.

Trini reached over and turned the volume down on the radio so that she could hear her best friend. "I'm so glad you called, Kim. You won't believe what had happened to me at school today."

"Well, don't leave me hanging, girl! Tell me what's going on!" Kim squealed. It's a well known fact that the pink ranger lives for gossip; especially when it comes to her friends.

"Okay, so, earlier at school today, I was at my locker, studying for my French quiz when Jason showed up. We ended up talking for a little bit about the dance coming up. I'm shocked that Jason didn't ask anyone to go yet," Trini huffed.

"He still has time. Any girl would be lucky to be with Jason. He's gorgeous," Kim said in a dreamy voice, which caused Trini to roll her eyes playfully. But she couldn't disagree with her girlfriend. Jason was truly every girl's dream.

"Anyway, just as he was about to leave, he actually leaned over and kissed me on my cheek. That's right; Jason Lee Scott kissed me on my cheek," Trini announced, which caused Kim to squeal louder into the phone. Her squeals were so loud that Trini ended up having to hold her phone away from her ear because Kim's squeals could wake up an entire neighborhood.

"Are you done?" Trini asked when Kim finally stopped.

"Sorry about that, but this is morphinominal! Jason likes you! It was only a matter of time before he made a move!" Kim screamed.

"Whoa, Kim, slow down there for a second. First of all, I don't think Jason likes me that way. Second of all, I've seen him kissing you on your cheek," Trini pointed out.

"Of course Jason kissed me on my cheek; he's like my big brother, my pal, my best bud. Besides, everyone knows that I'm happily dating Tommy and he's been so good to me. But, this isn't about me. This is about you. Now, are you sure Jason kissed you on your cheek was a friendly kiss or was it something more?" Kim asked, her voice pitching in excitement and curiosity.

Trini had to think about that for a second. "Well, I did blush for a moment."

"You blushed?! Well, that should tell you that he doesn't see you as a sister. I'm telling you, Trini, Jason likes you. He really likes you. Now, the question is, do you like him?" Kim pressed on.

Trini sighed into the phone and allowed that question to linger in her mind. Oh, hell, who was she kidding? Of course she likes Jason. She'd always had a crush on him, ever since they were kids. The problem is that she's a little bit scared to let him know how she feels, which was shocking considering Trini is the fearless one of the group. She's considered by many to be the strong, silent type; the one who would bend over backwards for someone and stand up for what she believes in.

However, she could no longer repress her feelings. Trini has to admit to herself that she's in love with Jason.

The question is, will she able to tell him before it's too late?

"Kim, you're right. I like him. I really like him. I'm just afraid of being rejected, that's all," she admitted sadly.

"Tri, you have nothing to worry about. I'm pretty sure Jason's in the same shape. Just tell him before it's too late. Then, when he asks you to go to the dance with him, accept his invitation. I have complete faith in the both of you," Kim assured her best friend.

"Maybe you're right. I do need to tell him. I just hope that I won't be too late."

"You won't, honey. Now, I better get off the phone. It's almost dinner time. I'll see you tomorrow at school, okay?" Kim said, smiling.

Trini smiled as well. "Ditto. I love you, pinkie."

"Love you, too, tiger."

Trini ended the conversation by pushing the red button on the phone, then she hanged it back up on the wall so it could recharge. She then decided to turn the volume back up on the radio and resumed her algebra homework.

"Hey, Angel Grove, this is DJ Baby Blues on this beautiful Tuesday evening. Do you have that special someone in your life that you want to shout out to? Have a song you want to dedicate to them? Well, then, all you have to do is just call me and you could be heard on my show! In the meantime, here's Peter Cetera and Amy Grant with their classic, romantic duet 'The Next Time I Fall In Love' on AG radio..."

She ended up dropping her pen on the desk again when the song began to play. She reached over and turned the volume up again, loud enough for her to hear and closed her eyes; allowing the lyrics to radiate in her mind. God, that song speaks to her in so many ways. Even though she's just a teenager, so many emotions were running through her as the chorus chimed in perfectly.

Next time I fall in love, I know better what to do

Next time I fall...in love

Oooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

The next time I fall in love

The next time I fall in love

It will be with you

As she continued listening to the song, Trini reached up and touched her face with her hand. She could still feel his lips, which she found out were so soft and supple, burning her skin. A part of her wished that if given the perfect opportunity, she'd turn her face towards him a little bit more and plant her lips on his. She always wanted to know what it would be like to kiss him.

You'll get your chance, Kwan. Be patient. When the time is right, you'll get your chance.

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Scott Residence

Angel Grove, California

January 9th, 1994

Having Trini in his strong arms felt like home.

She was his home. His confidant. His lifeline. His angel. His love. His baby. His everything.

As they swayed slowly to the soft sounds of Peter Cetera and Amy Grant, Jason rested his chin on top of her head as they slow danced. Trini buried her face into his broad chest and sighed contentedly as he leaned down and kissed her forehead gently. Both of them were wearing white; her in a long, sleeveless sun dress and him in a pair of white slacks and a nice sleeveless shirt. Both of them were barefoot and felt the world was slipping away as they swayed together.

Before long, he lifted her head up long enough to look into her soulful brown eyes, which sparkled under the gorgeous sunset. She felt the air leaving her lungs when he leaned over and pressed his lips to hers softly. She felt herself slipping and falling into a pleasurable abyss as she felt his arms tightening around her. It was a good thing he kept his tight hold on her because her knees were about to give out.

Trini gasped when Jason scooped her up in his strong arms. He effortlessly carried her over to the bed, bridal style, and promptly laid her down on the soft mattress as if she was a feather. With her long dark hair fanning over the soft mounds of the pillows, she looked like an angel to him.

"I love you, Trinity Jade Scott," he said, his deep voice dripping with so much love and passion that he can barely contain himself. She just looks so beautiful laying there.

"I love you, too, Jason Lee Scott. Make love to me," she replied, giving him her best 'come hither' look.

He climbed in the bed right beside her and enveloped her right back into his arms. With nothing coming between them, they came together and allowed their passion and their undying love to consume them...

Jason quickly sat up in his bed. He ran his fingers through his short wavy brown hair and felt the air leaving his lungs as he was trying to comprehend what was going on in his mind. That was some dream he had about Trini; it almost felt real to him. How could that one dream about them dancing leading to some sensual lovemaking had this much effect on him?

He would get that answer a moment later when he lifted the thick comforter up long enough to see a huge tent forming in his pajama pants. Damn it, she even managed to invade his mind and caused him to stand at full attention. Furthermore, he still couldn't get over kissing her cheek as he was heading towards his class earlier. If he would've had his way, he would've kissed those pretty lips of hers until both of them were breathless.

Jason looked over his shoulder to check the time on his alarm clock. 1:45am. Groaning impatiently, he laid back down on the bed and raised his arms up over his head. There's no way in hell that he's gonna be able to go back to sleep because he knew he's gonna be dreaming about Trini again, but he also couldn't afford to be late for school, so the fearless leader of the power rangers will just have to suck it up, tough it out and try to go back to sleep.

Curling up in the fetal position on the bed, he closed his eyes and finally went back to sleep; only for the romantic, sensual dream of him and Trini re-entered his mind.

It was gonna be a very long night for him.

Coming up in the next chapter: Jason tells Tommy, Billy and Zack about the dream he had about Trini and gets some good advice from his friends. Trini overhears a rumor that Jason has asked someone to the dance, which threatens to jeopardize her chance to confess her feelings to him. Is she too late or is she still in the game? Stay tuned!

Remember, lay out your suggestions on what songs from the 80's should I use for the dance scene.

One more thing, please check out my new one shot Dancing Under the Moonlight starring Jason and Aisha! Also, new chapter of Sweet Sweet Love is coming your way soon!

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