Author's note: I took some time away from my stories to finish up a school project and the dreaded block started to keep in so I hope this update is ok. I'm trying my hardest to get back into the swing of things.
Oh and I wrote a short ficlet featuring Kira/Conner so check out my profile for the link. It's a songfic so I couldn't post it here. If you do read it, please leave a review cause I'd love to know what you think. And check out the other authors featured there as well.
CoolDiva: Thanks so much, you know how much I agonized over Kim and Ian's breakup so I'm glad it was realistic.
Lonly Girl: Yeah, Rocky's actually right for change…LOL.
GracefulCrane: Yes, Poor Ian but at least we're closer to seeing Kim and Jason together.
Domi: Thanks so much, I'm glad you took the time to review. I hope you will continue to enjoy the story.
Destiny45: I know I only gave a small glimpse of the problems developing between Ian and Kim but that last chapter was a year later so you just have to imagine things breaking down over the course of that year.
Lady of the Celestial Moon: Glad you like the story and the twist with Zack as a doctor.
moonlite-n-roses: It was hard for me to break up Kim and Ian but it had to happen eventually and as for Rocky, it's so much fun to write him as a goofball so I imagine he'll be back to that at some point in the story.
AJ: Yeah, it may be awhile before Jason enjoys a hot shower…LOL.
"Honey, I'm home," Kim said as she entered the apartment that she had been sharing with Jason since her breakup with Ian a year ago.
"Hello dear," Jason called back.
"You know it was cute the first few times you guys did that but now not so much," Rocky said.
"Oh hi Rocky, run out of food at your place," Kim retorted.
"You two kids play nice," said Jason.
"Not even Rocky can ruin the good mood I'm in," Kim replied.
"I'm guessing you had a good day at work," said Jason.
Kim had gotten a job working as a personal shopper in a local department store.
"It was unbelievable, I can't wait to tell you about it but first I'm gonna change," Kim said as she headed off into her bedroom.
"I wonder what her news could be," Jason said as he watched Kim walk away.
"Maybe she met someone," said Rocky.
"It couldn't be that, I mean Kim's sworn off men and besides she's still getting over her breakup from Ian," Jason told him.
"Dude, that was like a year ago, she doesn't even mention his name anymore and what does it matter to you if she's met someone, it's not like you've had the guts to tell her how you feel about her," Rocky replied.
"Would you keep it down, what if she hears you," Jason said.
"So what if she does," Rocky said.
"Rocky, I really don't think the time is right for me to tell her, I mean she just got her life back together, and I don't want to ruin things for her by opening up that can of worms," Jason replied.
"Ok fine, but how are you going to feel if she comes in here and tells you that she's met the guy of her dreams," said Rocky.
"Well it wouldn't be easy but I'd do what I've always done, be there for her as a friend," Jason responded.
"Or you could just tell her and be there as her boyfriend," Rocky said placing emphasis on the last word.
"You know I'm really starting to rethink our partnership," Jason told him. Jason had just recently become co-owner of Rocky's dojo.
"Too late, you already signed the paperwork so you're stuck with me, and as your partner I'm say you should just tell her," Rocky said.
"Tell me what?" Kim questioned as she came out of her bedroom.
"Go on Jase, tell her," Rocky said as Jason gave him a deadly stare.
"Come on Rex, you know you can tell me anything," Kim said.
"Uh, it's about Tommy," Jason told her.
"What about him?" Kim asked.
"He's a Ranger again," Jason answered.
"No way, I thought he was just mentoring his students," Kim said.
"Well apparently he found another Dino gem so he's back in action," Jason told her.
"It figures Tommy would find a way to put on the suit again, so what color is he this time," she said.
"Black," Jason told her.
"Let's see, after this his only choices are blue, yellow or pink," Kim said with a laugh.
"Blue or Yellow maybe but I doubt Tommy would ever wear Pink, he didn't even make a Pink gem but I think that has more to do with the fact that he's still not over his breakup with Kat, of course it might also have to do with the fact that you were Pink and things didn't work out with you either," Rocky said.
"Thanks for that Rocky, it's just what I needed to hear after what was possibly the best day I've had since moving back here," Kim told him.
"I almost forgot, wasn't there something you wanted to tell us," said Jason.
"I got promoted to Assistant Buyer!" she said.
"Kim, that's so great," Jason said as he got up to give her a hug.
"Congratulations Kim," Rocky told her.
"Thanks guys, it's just so great, I actually get to work in an office instead of being on my feet all day on the floor, I get to help decide what merchandise the store buys and if they like my work, I could eventually be promoted to Buyer," Kim replied.
"I think this calls for a celebration," said Jason.
"Why don't we check out that new restaurant that opened downtown," Kim suggested.
"Sounds like a plan, why don't we get ready and then we'll swing by and pick you up in an hour," Jason said to Rocky.
"I'd love to join you but I, uh, have to go to my parents' house, it's our weekly family dinner and my mom would kill me if I didn't show up," Rocky replied.
"Wasn't that last night?" Jason questioned.
"Yeah, it was but my brother Juan missed it cause, uh, he was out of town, yeah and he's back now, so we're have to do it again, sorry, otherwise I'd love to join you," Rocky answered.
"That's too bad, I guess it's just gonna be me and you Rex," Kim said.
"Yeah, I guess so," Jason said.
"I guess I'll make use of the bathroom first since I take longer to get ready than you do, maybe some other time Rocky," Kim said as she left them alone.
"See ya Kim," said Rocky.
"That was really subtle, not," Jason said.
"What are you talking about?" Rocky asked.
"You made up that whole excuse about having dinner with your family so Kim and I would have to go out alone," Jason answered.
"Instead of accusing me you should be thanking me, the two of you going out to celebrate Kim's new job is the perfect time to finally tell her how you feel," Rocky told him.
"You just don't give up do you," said Jason.
"Only because I know how hard it's been on you living with her this past year and I see the way your eyes light up whenever she walks into a room and I may not be having any luck finding the right girl but you have her right in front of you, and I'm giving up a chance to try out food at a new restaurant so just promise me that if the opportunity arises you'll at least consider telling her," Rocky replied.
"I'll think about it," Jason told him.
"Don't think about it, just do it," said Rocky.
"Here's to your new job," Jason said a few hours later as he sat across from Kim at the restaurant and raised his wine glass.
"And to your partnership with Rocky," she said as they clinked their glasses together.
"So what's next, now that you have this great new job and a pretty great roommate if I say so myself," Jason said with a smile.
"I don't know, I mean this past year has just kinda flown by, I came here with no idea what was going to happen and now I have a great job, an incredible roommate and I owe it all to you," Kim replied.
"All I did was give you a place to stay, the rest you did on your own," Jason said.
"But I wouldn't have been able to do any of it, if it hadn't been for your support, I don't know how you've put with it, hearing me talk about Ian, giving me a shoulder to cry on, most guys would have demanded that I get my own place by now," Kim told him.
"You can cry on my shoulder anytime Pinky, you know that and as for asking you to move out, I love having you around and besides it gives me a reason not to room with Rocky," he said.
"He's at our place everyday anyway," Kim said with a laugh.
"I know, but we're the only ones still living in Angel Grove so I think it's only natural that we all stick together," he replied.
"Yeah, I really miss everyone and I can't help hoping that maybe they'll all come back one day," Kim said.
"Me too but I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy having you all to myself," he told her.
"That's sweet Rex, but don't you ever miss having someone special in your life," she said.
"I do have someone special, I have you," he replied.
"I don't mean like that, I mean like a girlfriend," Kim told him.
"You're a girl and you're my friend," he responded.
"Jason, I'm trying to be serious here, it's been years since you and Emily broke up and in all that time you haven't had a girlfriend once," Kim replied.
"Well you don't exactly have a boyfriend yourself," he said.
"My situation is totally different, I just got out of a long relationship and I am nowhere near ready for another one, for the first time in years I get to see what it's like being on my own, you on the other hand have been alone for far too long and I am personally going to make it my project to help you find the right girl," she told him.
"Kim, I really wish you wouldn't," Jason replied.
"Oh come on Rex, there's this girl that I work with and I think that the two of you would totally hit it off," she said.
"It's really not necessary," he said.
"I insist and I won't take no for an answer, trust me when you meet her you'll wish I had set you up sooner," Kim replied.
"Don't bet on it," he said under his breath.
"What was that?" she questioned.
"I said I can't wait," he answered.