Disclaimer: I do not own Power Rangers Jungle Fury. I am not making a profit by writing this.

A/N: This takes place during the episode Can't Win Them All. This may contain spoilers, but only if you look really closely. Chronologically, this takes place after Smile (Chapter 8).

The Tiger and the Cheetah

Friends

"Theo sure is taking it hard," Casey stated.

"Yeah, I know. I've never seen him like this before," Lily replied.

"You don't think he's just going to fold his tent and go home, do you?"

"I hope not. Maybe I should go talk to him."

"We already tried that. Maybe we should just leave him alone. He's a guy, Lily. We don't really like to talk about our feelings."

"I can't just sit here and do nothing knowing that my best friend is hurting!"

"Well, I don't want to see you get hurt. In Theo's present state of mind, he might end up saying something to you that he'll later regret."

Their eyes locked. Lily saw the all too apparent worry and concern in Casey's brown eyes, but that's not all she saw. Lily broke eye contact and found the parmesan cheese on the table quite interesting.

"I wish you wouldn't look at me like that," she remarked.

"Like what?" Casey asked.

"We've been through this before. You're like a little brother to me, and you said that you were cool with it, remember?"

"I was…I am…I'm trying to be."

Lily looked up only to find that Casey was now looking away. He was staring at a couple that had just entered Jungle Karma Pizza. They were holding hands, and she was resting her head on his shoulder.

"I should probably go take their order," Casey said still not looking at Lily.

"Casey, wait. Look, you're a great guy…but I'm not sure I'm the right girl for you."

"Who are you trying to convince, you or me?"

"Casey—"

The red ranger stopped watching the couple and turned to face Lily once more.

"Look me in the eye and tell me that I mean nothing to you. Tell me that during our food fight, our dishwater fight, and when I was hurt you felt nothing for me. If you can tell me this, then I'll drop it."

"I…I can't do that."

"Because you have feelings for me."

"Because I do have feelings for you…as a little brother."

Lily saw the hurt in Casey's eyes once again; it was the same expression he had when she told him the first time that he was like a little brother to her.

"So, can we still be friends?" Lily asked.

Casey took some time to think about his response. Lily started to drum her fingers on the table impatiently awaiting his answer.

"Sure. I rather have you in my life as my friend than not have you in my life at all. Besides, who knows? Maybe one day you'll change your mind about me," Casey answered.

"Good. I'm glad. Now that that's settled…do I really drive you crazy?" Lily inquired.

"Yes…no…did I say that?"

"Yes you did! I believe your exact words were, 'You know Lily drives me crazy sometimes always trying to be so peppy,'" Lily said using air quotes.

Casey couldn't help but snicker. Lily reached over and lightly smacked him on the shoulder.

"That isn't funny, and I'm not peppy!"

"Yeah you are! All you need are some pom-poms and you'll be good to go."

Lily undid the lid to the parmesan cheese and threw it on Casey. It was her turn to start snickering.

"Two can play at that game," Casey said taking off the lid to the crushed red peppers and throwing it on Lily.

"Now you're asking for it," Lily commented.

Just as they were about to grab for more ingredients to throw at one another, they heard, "Hey! Is someone going to take our order?"

To Be Continued…

A/N: So I was bummed that Can't Win Them All didn't give us any Casey/Lily moments. After they spoiled us with Casey/Lily scenes in A Taste of Poison, I think I'm going through Casey/Lily withdrawal. I thought I'd give 3rd person POV another shot. Let me know what you think by leaving a review. Thanks to everyone who has supported me along the way!