Protection

Disclaimer: Power Rangers does not belong to me.

Cole was waiting for Alyssa at the University again.

He did that everyday.

He wasn't going to risk Alyssa being raped again.

She was hurt physically and emotionally.

He was most protective of her now.

In battles, he would always look out for her.

Outside, he stayed by her side constantly.

Face didn't matter to him. So what if Danny and Max laughed at him? Let them laugh. He cared for his teammates, especially…

You love her.

I don't.

You do, you do. Admit it.

I don't. She's hurt too deeply.

"Cole? Cole, are you okay?"

He snapped his attention back to the world.

"I'm fine, Alyssa."

"I told you not to come."

'You know I was just trying to protect you, Alyssa."

"I don't need protection!"

"You know very well that I won't have your uncle raping you again!"

Finally Alyssa broke down.

"Cole, I'm sorry. I'm sorry."

"It's okay."

"I just don't want to be hurt again." Alyssa whispered.

Cole lowered his head and thought of how to help Alyssa…