I'm so sorry everyone I have been having some major problems with this story at the moment, it's really bad I've never experienced something like this before! So it's a case of really bad writers block but don't worry I haven't forgotten about this story and I still want to write it because I love the couple and the idea it's just going to take longer than it normally would, so please be patient with me guys I'm trying! xxx

Chapter 4 – Getting clean

Taylor gave another frustrated sigh and stirred madly at the mix in her bowl.

"Whoa girl!" Jen grabbed the spoon off of her and stared at her like she was growing three heads. "The book says stir not kill!"

Taylor blushed. "Sorry."

Jen just laughed. "Don't apologize to me because I haven't a clue what we're doing; Katie and Alyssa on the other hand probably won't be so happy with you if you kill the cake."

"It might be a bit late for that!" Katie's voice had a smile in it as she peered into the bowl.

Alyssa was stood behind her shaking her head. "Honestly Taylor I don't think you're much of a cook, I'll get you something else to do." She hurried back over to Trip who was as usual highly excitable and having a go at mixing with his hands. Salad was flying out of the bowl but there was still an ecstatic smile on his face; it made Katie giggle.

"If it's any consolation," Jen leaned in and murmured into Taylor's ear. "I'd rather kill it than mix it too."

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"Well if that isn't a welcome sight!" Lucas leant back in his chair with a grin on his face. "Good food cooked by my women!"

"Your women?" Wes enquired sweetly.

Lucas had the grace to blush. "Well excepting one of course my friend, I will condescend to give you Jen, after all she is a troublesome creature." He ducked as she threw a tomato at him. He looked up to see the other three girls watching him with raised eyebrows. "On second thoughts," he continued. "You can have them all; you know what share them with Max and Danny they are all way too much trouble."

"That's alright then," Katie replied with a bright smile, putting a plate down in front of him. "That leaves you Trip!" The others laughed as Trip fluttered his eyelashes and waved at Lucas who blushed again.

"Hey Taylor," Jen passed a plate of laden food to the yellow ranger. "Could you take this to Eric for me, I think he's fixing the engine on his car."

Taylor hesitated; one half of her was screaming at her to refuse but there was a sneaky voice in the back of her head telling her that it would be nice to look at him again. She sighed, it wasn't really as though she could say no either, that would look rude and suspicious; she took the plate from Jen with a forced smile.

"Ohhh…" Lucas' voice interrupted her thoughts. "Of course I forgot; I'm supposed to share Taylor with Eric, I'm quite sure she won't have any complaints, isn't that right Taylor?" The second tomato smacked him right in the middle of the forehead.

Taylor walked off towards the cars in a dignified silence, Jen's tomato had been answer enough and she hadn't wanted to stay around when her cheeks were red with embarrassment.

Of course she didn't want to be 'shared' with Eric, why would she want to be? He was arrogant and annoying and deserved to have his butt kicked…

Speaking of butts…she paused with her head on one side; it seemed to be the only part of Eric not under the car. He was also singing.

"I've got a brand new car, looks like a jaguar." It was obvious that he couldn't really hold a tune but the sound of it made her smile as did the fact that he was wiggling along to the non existent music.

"It's got leather seats…"

Taylor smacked the bonnet of the car, raised above his head. "Yeah you wish!"

Eric jerked and there was a bang as he hit his head and swore the bonnet then proceeded to fall on him jamming him inside; he swore again and began to struggle. When he was finally free he stood looking flushed and angry. Taylor held out the plate to him and tried desperately to keep her face straight; she failed miserably and further ruined her chances as the plate began to shake with her repressed laughter.

"Here you are." She spluttered; Eric looked mutinous.

There were a few moments of silence when all that could be heard was Taylor's splutters and then Eric darted forwards. He grabbed her hand and dragged her against him, wrapping his oil covered body around her in a rib crushing hug. Taylor struggled and was quite suddenly released so that she stumbled backwards.

She took one look at Eric's satisfied face and smirk and looked down at herself in trepidation. The white shorts and pale yellow t-shirt she had chosen to wear that morning were covered in dark oil and several large handprints; she gave an outraged gasp.

"Why you…" She tailed off; too angry to think of words, instead she launched the plate at him.

Eric only just managed to duck in time with a look of surprise on his face; the plate shattered and sent food all over his prized car. "Taylor…" He said a warning in his voice.

"You bastard!" She replied and grabbed the small potted plant by the back gate, ready to hurl it.

Eric backed up slightly with his hands held out but his expression was a grim smile. "You really don't want to do that." He said.

"Oh but I really do!" Taylor replied with a malicious grin.

Before she had time to throw it Eric darted in and tackled her to the floor, the pot smashed harmlessly onto the floor as Eric twisted so that she didn't hit the tarmac. Taylor gave a shriek of anger and beat at his chest with her fists, with a groan Eric rolled her over easily so that he had pinned her to the ground and wiped an oily hand over her face.

Taylor gave another scream of anger but Eric pinned her arms above her head with a grin. "Come on Princess it's just some oil!" He chuckled.

"Princess?" She asked angrily.

Eric faked confusion. "Sweet cakes?"

"Sweet cakes?" Her voice rose and he winced. "I'll never be clean again you bloody bas-"

"Clean?" Eric yanked her up suddenly and threw her over his shoulder like a fireman. "Why didn't you just say so? There's an easy way to fix that!"

The others all turned around as he stepped into the garden with grim determination and Taylor's screams rattled in his ears; he'd never known a girl who knew so many curses.

"Eric?" Wes stood and called in confusion but Eric just waved at them.

"Don't worry just getting clean!" he yelled back and strode towards the pool.

"Eric!" Jen's voice carried a warning and a reprimand.

"Just carry on!" Eric called back. "She just needs to wash up before lunch!"

"You bastard!" Taylor yelled, catching sight of the pool from her upside down position. "You wouldn't dare. Don't you…no…don't you dare!"

Eric grinned at her as he swung her into his arms. "See ya!"

"NO!" her scream was cut short as she hit the water with a giant splash. Eric began to laugh.

Jen turned back to the table and put her head in her hands. "Oh God," She groaned. "He is going to die; she is going to kill him."

A/N Okay guys I hoped you like it, been having problems so please don't be upset if I don't update quickly again; my apologies! Please review anyhow and let me know what you think! xxx