Chapter 2: Secrets Never Told

"Xander! Grab that box and start sorting through the records! Nick's not paying attention to anything." Toby instructed from behind the counter as he rang up a customer's order. Xander sighed, grabbing the box of records and walking into the office, smacking Nick in the head to get his attention. Nick silently cursed, rubbing his head.

"Wake up mate, we have customers and you're needed for that. You work here for a reason." He said, setting the box on the desk. Nick sighed, shaking his head. He just couldn't get his mind off of Abby. She was here! In Briarwood!

"Sorry Xander. Just in thought." He said, leaning against the door. Xander raised an eyebrow.

"It's about Abby isn't it?" He asked. Ever since yesterday when he got put down from her, they had become close. Nick nodded, and Xander sighed.

"Look mate. I know you're in love but. . ." He started.

"I'm not in love! We're just friends!" He protested. Vida rolled her eyes as she entered.

"Whatever you say Nick. But you know you can't tell her about our powers right?" She said, grabbing the tag gun, popping her gum like it was no big deal. Of course it was a big deal. They were the Power Rangers! He couldn't tell her that, even if he wanted. It was a secret he had to keep from her, even if they told each other all their secrets.

"I know that. And I won't." He stated clearly. He grabbed a couple of and turned to go out when he met face to face with Madison. She gasped, jumping back, then smiled.

"Sorry! Um, Abby is in the store. If you want to talk to her. I met her outside." She said, smiling. Nick sighed, running a hand through his hair.

"Thanks. Madi." He said, walking out. He looked over toward the where she was. Madison was right. Abby stood right there, searching through them. Nick smiled. Her hair was pulled up in a half pony tail, and was wearing a pair of dark washed skinny jeans with a purple t-shirt on over a fishnet shirt, the words: "Music Is Mystic" pasted across the shirt. She dug through a bin of old they were throwing out, one foot on her toes, the other kicked out behind her. Nick chuckled, before walking over to her.

"Still too small to get to anything." He teased, touching her shoulder. Abby looked at him through her bangs, smirking.

"Why do you always pick on me about that?" She asked, smacking him across the chest, making him recoil.

"It's just what I do cupcake." He said, using her old nickname. She glared at him.

"You're lucky we're in public." She warned, growling playfully like a dog. Nick backed up, laughing as she pulled back. She looked at his uniform.

"You work here huh? Think you can get me some discounts?" She asked, raising an eyebrow.

"That depends. Are you going to hurt me later?" he asked. She sighed, and shook her head.

"Good. I can get you some discounts. Come on." He said, leading her over to the register. Toby stood there, looking at the girl.

"Toby this is my friend Abby. Abby this is Toby. He's the owner and my boss." He introduced. Abby smiled lightly, looking at him.

"You know if you want a job here you can have one. We could always use the extra help." He suggested. Nick looked at Abby, before rolling his eyes.

"I would love to work here. Music is my middle name." She said, smiling.

"Hey do you still have that old guitar of yours? The red one?" Nick asked, taking her money and getting the change.

"Yeah. It's at Rocky's. I still play it too. You can come over sometime and listen, even play like you use to." She said, smiling.

"Nick use to play an instrument?" Madison asked, walking out.

"Yeah. He used to love playing guitar." Abby answered before Nick could stop her.

"Really? I would love to hear him play someday." Vida chimed in, smirking. Nick rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, yeah. Everyone wants to hear me play the guitar. I won't be, just so you know." He said. Everyone groaned. Abby rolled her eyes.

"Come on dude! Lighten up!" She said. Nick rolled his eyes again. Something crashed outside, and people were screaming. The five looked up at the door. Abby looked up also.

"Gotta go Toby!" Xander yelled, before they all ran out the door, pushing past Abby. Abby stumbled, falling to the ground.

"Oh shoot!" Toby said, running from behind the counter and helping Abby up. She dusted herself off.

"What was that about?" She asked, shaking her head.

"They always do that. Who knows?" He said. Abby sighed, blowing her bangs from her face.

"Wanna start working now?" He asked. Abby looked at him, like it was weird.

"Sure, why not?" She said. She looked back at the door that Nick had just disappeared through. What was that about?

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