The Sun, the Moon and the Stars

Disclaimer: Not mine, I just own characters or places that are not Power Rangers related.

: Hello! Thank you for everyone who had reviewed. Life had not been as demanding as the past few weeks, so this is the next chapter. Hope you like it. Enjoy!


Chapter two: Hi, what is your name?

" Kimberly, will you be my girlfriend?"

For Kim, it felt like the guy sitting in front of her talking in a completely different languange. She barely registered the meaning behind those words when he said it once again. Now it started to soak into her brain, maybe just a little but she understood his words this time.

He wanted her to be his girlfriend.

Perhaps the shock for having thinking that he had hit her succeeded in making him losing his mind. Kim gulped like a fish out of the water. " W-what?"

Tommy didn't even know her name. This must've meant that there's a good number percent that he wasn't even aware of her existence at all. Why would a guy who doesn't know the girl's name wanted to have her as his girlfriend? What's wrong with the world today?

Tommy sighed and after an irritated loud honk from the car behind, he broke their gazes and leaned back to his place. She was surprised. That's an understatement. She might think that he was crazy, which he thought that he might be.

" Jason Lee Scott," Alex said. Despite the broke up two days ago, the wide grin he displayed showed nothing of it. This was life, things happened and everyone eventually had to move on. That's his motto in his life although Tommy just couldn't understand how he can get over it so fast. Alex and Leslie had been a couple for almost a year. " now you and Emily are officially the longest couple between us. I mean, even with her being three thousand miles from you not preventing you two to get all mushy and all. Right, Tommy?"

Tommy shrugged. " I guess so, yeah,"

Alex turned the volume of his stereo up and walked back to the chair he had deserted. Jason sat in front of the computer while Tommy prefered to sit on the floor. It was ten o'clock at night and the assessment was just half done. It's gonna be a long night. " Okay, and how about you, Tommy? Any girl you should tell us?"

The long haired boy didn't lift his head from the reference book lying on his lap. Please don't tell him they would have the conversation again. Like they didn't have another thing to do. " No and even though there is, you wouldn't know about it,"

Jason laughed and Alex put his hand over his chest, putting a fake hurt expression on his face. " Ouch! That hurts,"

" It supposed to," Tommy remarked.

" Then it's a good thing that Alex was not one of your fans," Jason turned in his chair and propped his legs to rest on Alex's bed. " those girls just can't take sarcasm, don't you think?"

" Can we get back to work? I don't want to spend the night in this small room. One single bed for the three of us is not very comforting," the aggravation in Tommy's voice amused the other boys even more.

" What? You don't want to have a threesome with us," Alex said innocently and had to duck down before the book Tommy throwing hit his head. He laughed. " easy, Oliver. Looks like someone forgot to take his medicine tonight,"

Jason crossed his hands in front of his chest and frowned. " What is it with you and girls, Tommy? No offense, but with all those girls drooling over you, you can just easily pick one and bam, single no more. Just look at me and Em, we do look very happy, right? Tommy bro, you have to break free from that tough shell of yours and let them in,"

" Yeah, open your heart for love. That's what Jason's trying to say. You're too shy around them, as far as I've observed," Alex nodded and took off his glasses, revealing the bottomless green eyes behind. Five of seven girls he had dated said all the same. The eyes were 'IT'. Girls just could lose themselves in them. His chiseled jaws and his football captain status were another matter.

" What is this? Are you all of a sudden turned into a shrink?" Tommy asked. " do I even have to pay for this night session?" why couldn't they just accept the fact that he was not interested in girls? He had never had a girlfriend because he didn't feel like it. Or hadn't found the right person perhaps was the more perfect reason. Being single was fun.

" Are you gay?" Out of the blue, Alex blurted out and Jason choke on his drink. " because if you are, it's cool. You can tell us anything you know,"

Tommy stifled his groan. Testing his patience was their goal and he certaintly didn't want them to succeed. " Whatever float your boat, my friend,"

Jason, who had stopped laughing, rose to his feet and towering over Tommy. He grinned at Alex for a while and gave Tommy his full attention. " Why don't we make a deal,"

" I have the feeling that whatever going out from your mouth would bring hell right in front of my face," Tommy commented dryly. " and watching that smirk just clinched my point,"

" What deal?" Alex queried.

Jason cleared his throat and did the perfect imitation of their English teacher. " Mr. Oliver, you gotta get yourself a girlfriend. In a week. I don't care how, you just must. A week. Did you hear me? A girlfriend in a week,"

Alex clapped his hands and shouted, " Bravo," over and over again.

Tommy had to laugh at his friend's silly thought. What would he be if he complied? Jason was just surely unbelievable. He retorted, " Did you think before talking because that's just a total insane idea you have. What made it crazier is that you actually thought I would do it. Hah!"

Alex scratched his chin, his shoulder slumped slightly. " Tommy got a point here. It's a shame,"

However, Jason did not look bothered at the slightest. In fact, he was grinning from ear to ear. " Oh yeah, I'm pretty sure that he would. If not, maybe about two or three days ahead, there will be a very pissed Mrs. Helen Meyer," he said that slowly, giving time to let the words sipping into Tommy's brain.

" You wouldn't," Tommy narrowed his eyes.

" Of course he would," Alex chimed in. " if not, maybe I would," he gave Jason a highfive.

Two months ago, Tommy, Jason and Alex were the first three people to attend Mrs. Meyer's class. Ignoring the rules, Jason brought the basketball with him. Trying to spend the time, he and Tommy played a mini basketball game in the not so big classroom. Tommy misjudged his shoot and the ball crushed the statue sitting proudly on Mrs. Meyer's desk, splitting it into two pieces.

The problem was, it was not just some statues. Although almost all the students, especially Tommy, couldn't see the speciality of the statue, it was Mrs. Meyer's baby. It had no shape and it was just… ugly. It reminded of his handiwork when he was four. His teacher claimed it was a gift from Monseur Something, Tommy couldn't recall his name, from Belgium.

Thankfully, they all managed to escape before anybody started coming into the class. They laughed about it for a whole ten minutes when they had reached the hall, away from the crime scene.

'Congratulations, Tommy. Finally we don't have to see that hideous work of arts anymore,' Alex said, laughing between his words.

And man… When Mrs. Meyer found out that her valuable statue was damaged… well, let's say that she would make a perfect cast as a heart broken widow. She was furious, shocked, upset and angry at once. That's not very pretty images. She made an ultimatum. If one day she found out who the brat was, she would make the person pay for the rest of his life. Hell has no fury like a woman scorned.

Tommy was no coward, but yes, he did believe that she would make him pay for the rest of his life. She was like a lucifer's daughter- in- law, that if he had one.

Obviously, two months went by and the secret never came out.

It was about to change if he didn't do what Jason had told him to do. Shit.

" That's just not fair," Tommy said. " Threatening your friend is not a very pleasant thing to do,"

Jason raised an eyebrow. " Don't use that word. I'm just trying to help you, Bro. A week, Tommy. A week,"

That pep talk took place six days ago and as expected, Tommy was clueless. He couldn't just choose a girl and ask her to be his girlfriend. Choosing a girfriend was different from picking clothes. It involved something called feelings. But he wouldn't deny that one day he wished that he can have what his parents had. Benjamin and Patty Oliver had been married for almost thirty years and they loved each other more by the day.

David was now residing in San Fransisco with his beautiful wife and his adorable one year old daughter, Michelle. As sappy as this sounded, Tommy wanted to have little Tommies running all over the house one day. But that was for the future so there's no need to sweat over it right now. Tomorrow. How about tomorrow? Asking a girl to be his girlfriend wouldn't be right. That would be like he was using her.

' It's not like they would actually mind,' was Alex's casual reply when he voiced that concern.

Some friends he had here.

Then there's this girl next to him. That had been a pretty close call. If he stepped on the brake two seconds late, everything would be over. She probably would fly about three meters forwards before landing flat on the road, bleeding furiously.

Tommy stole a quick glance to his right. The brunette was still in awe by his sudden question. He had seen her a few times. She went to the Angel Grove High as well. They were together in Geometry and History, if he recalled rightly. About her name… it's not that he didn't notice before but they really were not friends and add that to the patented Oliver memory…

It just came out. Asking her to be his girlfriend. He said it at the rush of emotions and well, he couldn't just take it back.

" Are you trying to make fun of me?" her next sentence snapped him out of his trains of thoughts. "because I really think that you are,"

" No! Look. Maybe I said it wrong, what I mean is…," Tommy smiled coyly at her, his hands grasping the steerwheel tighter. Yeah, this was probably why he had never had a girlfriend before. Talking about self-esteem. It might sound silly, but girls made him nervous. "I didn't actually ask you to be my girlfriend, but-,"

" Now you're playing with me," she said, pressing her back against her seat. She took a deep breath and started to relax.

" If that how this sounded to you, then I'm sorry," he apologized. They didn't have to go to the hospital so he's just driving without exact direction. " I wasn't asking you to be my girlfriend. Pretending to be one is the right term to say it,"

" Excuse me? Pretending to be your girlfriend?" she asked again, wanting to make sure her ears not playing tricks with her.

" You know what? Forget it. I must have been possessed for a while," Tommy stammered. " I'll take you home, uhm…,"

Her honey colored eyes softened a bit at his nerveousness. It was as clear as the day. " Kimberly. And you wanted me to pretend to be your girlfriend," she couldn't help but teasing him.

" Right, Kimberly. I'm sorry," he said rather embarrassedly.

" But why do you need a fake-girlfriend?" she threw the question at his face. " I'm sorry, but I'm just curious,"

He was quiet for a moment but then he found himself telling her about the silly deal he had made with Jason and Alex. Tommy couldn't believe this. He was telling someone he barely knew that he was the guilty for driving Mrs. Meyer crazy back then. When the story was finished, he could literaly feel her eyes on him. " Yeah… but it's alright. They really need to grow up. Don't think about it. Just, don't tell anyone about the statue incident, K'?"

" Will you be alright? They won't tell on you like Jason'd said, right?" Kim asked.

" I'm sure they won't," Tommy nodded. At least he hoped so. Jason wouldn't be that cruel. Although Tommy definitely could picture Alex doing just that.

" You must be so desperate enough until you asked me. I'm practically a stranger to you," Kim said softly. " do you realize that you actually have an unofficial fans club at school right? With your face on the banner?" she laughed and shook her head. " many girls would drop on their knees to be your girlfriend,"

Tommy chuckled and turned his head to look at her. " For real? There's a banner with my face on it? Am I supposed to be thrilled or freak out?"

" Um… my suggestion? Taking a new photo because the picture of yours they have is just-," Kim stopped at when his expression changed. She beamed. " I'm just pulling your legs. I'm sure you would know if such a banner is exist,"

It was when they both realized that he had driven back to the Youth Center. Tommy stopped the jeep and turned his head. " Well, here we are. You don't see your friend around, do you?"

What friend? Oh… Kim's eyes swiftly swept over the area and she exhaled hard when finding no sign of the dragon-guy. She just hoped that the little boy was alright. She unbuckled the seatbelt. " Nope. Once again, thanks a lot and sorry for crossing the street likes that. I must have surprised you,"

Tommy nodded, his mouth was half opened when his eyes spotted Alex walking out of the Youth Center. It was just about time until he saw him and Kim together. Then he wouldn't stop talking for the rest of the week.

Kim was still sitting on the passenger seat and gave him a smile. He returned it somewhat awkwardly. She jumped down but well, it was far too late. At the time her feet touched the ground, Alex Brennan shouting from his place.

" Hey Tommy!" in a couple of long strides, there he was, standing before Kim. She looked so small to be standing beside Alex. He was indeed a tall guy, taller than Tommy and Jason in fact. " and hey to you to… um.. I think I know you. You're going to Angel Grove High too, right? You are in my History class. Kimberly Hart?"

Meanwhile, Tommy had killed the engine and hop down, making his way to his nosy friend.

Kim had to smile at Alex's words. He too couldn't be considered as her friend but at least he knew she was alive and her name. She glanced up to see Tommy had stood beside her, frowning at Alex.

" Alex, what's up?"

His green eyes moved from Kim to Tommy, his mouth smiling so wide that Kim thought it must be hurt for smiling that wide.

" So you have found a girl finally! We should throw a big party," his enthusiasm tickled Kim but she stopped smiling when she saw Tommy's annoyed expression. " since when, huh?" Alex poked Tommy's shoulder. " Did Jason know about this already?"

Tommy decided the faster he cleared things up, the better. He shoved Alex's hand off his shoulder and stated, " No, we're-,"

Alex cut him mid sentence, " I'm so proud of you, Tommy. My baby has finally grown up," to add to Tommy's embarrassment, he turned to Kim and said, " you know what? He's so bad. He never had a girlfriend before so please, bear with him. I think he's an adequate kisser but who knows? The only woman he ever kissed was probably her mother," Alex nudged Tommy again, making Kim giggle. She was surprised with his saying but he was talking so fast that she couldn't stop him and correct him. And Tommy's expression was priceless. Poor thing. " He may look handsome, but he has nothing to compare with me,"

Tommy couldn't believe that Alex actually said all those things to Kimberly. He knew he shouldn't react but he just couldn't help himself. Of course, Alex, being a player for almost the rest of his life, knew more about girls than he was and would ever be. Even he's still checking out another girl when he was with Leslie.

Sending his rationality to the Noth Pole, Tommy lifted his arm and pulled Kim closer to him until they were body pressed. Her body was unyielding and her head snapped up to look at him. He only tightened his grip.

" Yes, thank you, Alex. You're far too kind, but if you don't mind, please excuse us for a moment," Tommy pulled Kim's hand and began to walk when Alex stopped him, still grinning like a chesire cat.

" No, no. Please, don't mind my presence. I have to head back anyway," he hit Tommy's chest good-naturedly and smiled at Kim before walking to his car, leaving Tommy and Kimberly standing hand in hand at the parking lot.

The silence only broke when suddenly Kim was laughing. Everything was so ridiculous that she couldn't believe this was happening to her. Today was a very unusual day. Tommy looked down at her with a puppy dog look on his face that made Kim want to laugh even more. Somehow she managed to cool down and her gaze moved to their joined hands. Noticing that he still clinging at her, Tommy quickly released Kim's hand.

" I'm so sorry," he said in a rush.

" What that was all about?"

Tommy rubbed the back of his neck, thinking for an answer. " I, I don't know. I'm sorry. It's just-,"

" You saved your manly man pride," Kim continued for him. " I understand. I felt that whatever you did back then had nothing to do with the deal you made with Jason,"

Tommy looked down at her smiling face, losing for words. Today, he had been talking with this one girl more than he had been for the last three years or so with all the girls from school being summed up. An accomplishment?

" So what do we do now. Alex definitely thinks that we are together while we're not,"

" I'll explain everything to him. Don't worry," Tommy hastened to assure her. He felt like kicking himself for doing such thing. How could he lose control like that? Maturity is the keyword, Tommy. Where's yours?

Kim chewed her lips, confused if she really would say what she had in mind to Tommy. Somehow, her demeanor didn't go unnotice by Tommy and he quirked an eyebrow. " What is it?"

" Well, I do owe you for saving me back then and now that this already happened, one day wouldn't hurt," Kim shrugged, glancing away modestly. What the hell she was offering? Oh yes, this day was certainly cursed.

" Do you realize what you said?"

Kim nodded shyly. " Don't get me wrong. I'm just trying to help you, that if you want to,"

Tommy sighed. " Well…,"

" And of course, if you don't mind having me as your 'girlfriend'," Kim made a sign with her fingers at the word girlfriend. " you might ruin your reputation by dating me,"

He snorted. " Oh yeah and what reputation do I posses?"

" You know, all those girls… They would pass out into coma if they knew we're going out, even only for one day," Kim frowned, watching his face closely. This guy was not that dense, was he?

" I'll send them flowers," was his reply and Kim bursted out laughing. She wiggled her finger in front of his face.

" That was so mean, Mr. Oliver. Especially coming from you,"

" So you don't mind," he asked. " about this? I'm sorry for dragging you into this mess but-,"

" No, it's my fault. If I didn't cross the street so abruptly like that, maybe until this very second, you still don't know my name," Kim teased and he rolled his eyes. " you know what I mean,"

" And after tomorrow, we'll break up,"

Kim nodded. " A mutual decision. Jason didn't say anything about how long you have to be in that relationship, right? Just tell him that we're making a big mistake by dating someone who we've only known for," she took a glimpse at her watch and grinned. " fifty five minutes,"

" Technically, we've known each other for almost two years," he remarked.

Kim leaned back against the door of Tommy's jeep and folded her arms in front of her chest. " We're really going to do this, aren't we? I guess I have to prepare for whatever coming tomorrow," she continued when she saw Tommy's preplexed face, " you are that guy who has a banner with your face on it, Tommy. They would throw me their lunch when they found out," she added with humor.

" Right. That banner," Tommy tugged at his pony tail. " I think I'll do what you suggested. Taking a new picture?"

" Riighttt," Kim laughed. " now you're talking,"

" Let me give you a ride home," he shrugged casually and when he was talking, his eyes shining with mischief. "girfriend?"

Kim shot him an amused look and pushed herself up, turning around and opening the door. " I forgot for a while that you're my boyfriend, boyfriend,"

" Very funny… What's your name again?"

" Shut up, Tommy,"


: Thank you for reading and that's the end of this chapter. Pretty long one and I hope you like it. So now you know what had happened until Tommy asked Kim to be his girlfriend. Like I'd said, this was only the beginning ; ) Please don't forget to leave me your reviews, they encourage me to update. NO FLAME!

- Yuuri : )