Adam Returns

Chapter 2

Okay, Here's another chapter. Sorry it took so long. :(


''What am I doing?'' Carlos thought to himself he swallowed a lump in his throat as he and Cassie made their way into the Angel Groove Cafe. Ashley and Andros were already seated along with T.J and Zane. Cassie sensed his tension and placed a hand on his shoulder.

''Are you sure you're up for this?'' Cassie asked. In her response, Carlos shrugged his shoulders giving her a lopsided grin. ''Do I have a choice?''

''Yes you do.'' Cassie replied rubbing his arm.

'' I promised Ashley that I attend. She would be disappointed if I say no.''

Cassie nodded her head.

''Thanks for being with through this Cassie.'' He smiled.

''What a friends for,'' She replied with a wink.

Seconds later, they were alarmed by sequels from Ashley as Adam arrived. She raised from her seat giving him a big hug, along with high-fiving T.J and shaking hands with Andros and Zane. Carlos was very surprised that Adam hand not change his appearance since he left Angel Groove. He still had his shoulder length hair which was in a tight pony tail. He had gain some muscle which was a secretly unexpected turn on from Carlos, he almost forgot in a moment that he was still pissed at him. He must have attend the gym daily in New York. He forgotten one thing: Tanya. She could be here with him. The pain threatened to return in his chest but it was pressed down by a heavy sign. No mater how much he was hurting, he had to be strong.

''Okay, He's here. Let's go,'' Cassie encouraged the black space ranger. Grabbing his hand leading him inside the cafe.

''Aw Adam, it's nice to see you again,'' Ashley cheered.

''It's good to see you man,'' T.J Replied.

''It's good to be back...and to see you guys.''

''Speaking of guys,'' Andros began looking around. ''Where's Cassie and Carlos?''

''Right here,'' Cassie called out casing him to turn their heads and stare. Adam darted his eyes towards Carlos,who was looking in every direction instead of him. Adam understood this would be very awkward after everything that had happened. ''I have to make it right with him,'' He thought.

''Hello Adam,'' Cassie replied as she gave him a hug. ''it's good to see you.''

Adam nodded his head, Looking at Carlos once more. Carlos' eyes were finally focused Giving Adam his undivided attention. His gaze sent a shiver through his body.

''Hello Carlos,'' He manage to speak.

''Hello Adam,'' Carlos nearly whispered quickly adverting his eyes away. Adam thought it might be best to not be pushy or do anything to chase him away and Cassie thought that now would be the time to change the subject.

''Okay, now that we are all here, Let's have a seat. we are dying to hear what Adam's been up to.''

''Yeah man, How's things been in New York?'' T.J asked.

''New york's... been nice, it very different there than in LA. Harsh winters, Crowds of people,unable to sleep some nights,'' They all laughed. ''But other than that it been great Nyu been great.''

''Hello everyone,'' The waitress come over with a smile and her notepad ''Can I get you anything?''

''The usual Dee,'' TJ replied. ''Two bananas, three cherries,one strawberry for Zane, Orange Mango for me, and Adam,'' Tj asked looking towards him.

''Key Lime,'' He replied with a smile

''Okay,'' The waitress replied. ''I'll have them ready in a jeffy.''

''I can see things haven't change since I left,'' Adam smiled.

''So you have a chance to talk with the other ex rangers?'' Ashley asked. Carlos looked down.

''Well, the last time I talked to Tommy and Kat was four months ago, They had moved into an apartment together while going to school.''

''Seven Shakes at table five!'' The waitress called. ''I'm going to need some help!''

''I'll be right there Dee,'' Cassie called getting up from her chair.

''And Tanya?'' Tj asked raising his eyebrows. Just hearing Tanya's name sent an immediate line of pain through his chest. God, he was forced to hear anything that consists with Adam and Tanya. He wasn't sure how long he would last...

He had to get out of there.

''Excuse me guys,'' Carlos began standing up in his seat. ''I have to go to restroom.''

''Okay, Hurry back,'' Ashley replied.

Carlos nodded his head quickly anxiously wanted to make a run for it that was pointless when he almost bumped into Cassie.

''Whoa Carlos! Slow down! Dee will have our asses if I spill these shakes.''

''Sorry Cas, I just need to get out of this room.''

''Do you want to leave? i can come with you if you like.''

''No,''Carlos replied shaking his head. ''We don't have to leave. I just need to catch my breath for a moment. Excuse me,'' With that, he walked out of the cafe leaving Cassie with a worry expression.

''Hey what's going on with Carlos?'' Zane asked Cassie as she sat down with their shakes.

''He said he's not feeling well. Went outside for some fresh air.''


Carlos exhaled a breath he had been holding as he leaned against the rail of the bridge he was standing not far from the cafe. He was the only one there and he was thankful for that. He needed to get out of there and thank to himself for a moment. This has to be the worst day he can ever imagine. Yet, no matter how he felt he can't shake the words that Cassie had spoke:

''There's one way to find out you have to ask him for yourself.''

He was so into his thoughts that he didn't hear the sound of Adam's voice behind him.

''It's beautiful, isn't it?''

Carlos snapped out of his thoughts at the sound of Adam's voice. He was taken aback when the veteran ranger walked over by his side.

''What?''

''The pond,'' He replied. ''It's beautiful when the day's like this.''

''Yeah it is.'' Carlos replied looking down. ''How did you escape?''

''I told them I wanted to check up on you.''Carlos wanted to scoff at that excuse.

''There's nothing to check on. I'm fine.'' He shut his eyes because he knew he was lying to himself. The anger began to boil up inside him and it took two seconds for him to explode.''No, As of matter of fact, I'm not fine. I'm actually pissed. How dare you stand there looking into my face and act like nothing has happen?''

Adam stood there letting Carlos' words sink in he was hurting inside seeing the look of sadness in his Eyes. ''Carlos...''

''Why are you here?'' He asked why are you standing in front of me?

''I-I wanted to apologize-''

''OH!'' Carlos laughed turning his back towards him. ''Apologize?! Really? Like it's that simple?God...what you said to me-''

''I know what I said! I regret every word,'' Adam replied walking towards him. ''You have no idea how much I hated myself for what I done!''

''I was hurt! Really hurt. It was like you hit me with a truck and left me for dead! You left me in a permanent wreck, Adam!''

''I know, I'm Sor-'' He didn't want to say sorry trying to avoid being punched in the face. ''Look, I don't care of you don't want to see me-''

''I DON'T'' Carlos shouted turning around to face him once more. ''I want you to leave.''

''Yeah, well...that's going to happen.''

Carlos had a confused look on his face. He wasn't sure why Adam was acting bold and determine to make amends, he was not giving in by a long shot.

''I'm staying here in LA. Not a week, not a month, not a year, FOR GOOD! All I wanted to say is that from the moment I frist left, I regret everything that I said. That's why I left New york. I'm going to make this right. I didn't return to drive you crazy. I came because I want to make things right. I don't care how long it take for me to earn your trust. I'm willing to take that chance.'' Picking up his black backpack from the ground, Adam walked up to the black space ranger. and whispered In his ear,

''If you want to talk...you know where to find me...''

Carlos stood speechless as he watched Adam walk away.

(End of chapter two)