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A/N: Thank you for all those who have been reviewing. Here's chapter 4 . . . enjoy and review if you wish.
You Never Knew
The sun was beginning to set and darkness was taking over the skies. The cool breeze began to pick up as Trini stepped out of her car. She let out a sigh as she stared at the Juice Bar, shutting her car door. A week had pass since she'd last spoke and talked to Jason or any of her friends, except Kimberly who came by her house a couple of times and called her often. Taking a deep breath, she headed to the front door and walked in to see Kimberly.
"Trini! Merry Christmas" smiled Kimberly as she walked over to the lovely Asian.
"Merry Christmas, Kim" Trini replied with a smile as she hugged her best friend.
"I'm glad you came" Kimberly honestly said, with a small smile. She was beginning to think, Trini wasn't going to show up.
"I can't believe you talked me into coming here" mumbled Trini as they walked further into the Juice Bar. Still amazed on how Kimberly ever got her to say 'yes', but who was she kidding herself she was missing her friends like crazy not to mention Jason as well.
Before Kimberly could speak, her boyfriend appeared before the two. "Merry Christmas," Tommy beamed as he pulled Trini into an embrace. "It's been a while."
"Yeah," Trini said, as she forced a smile on her face. She already knew Jason had told Tommy about what had happen a week ago. Knowing her best friend, he did it the first chance he got and Kimberly confirmed her thoughts.
"Okay, that's enough of that" a voice replied, as Trini pulled away from Tommy looking past him to see Zack and Billy. "Merry Christmas, stranger."
Trini smiled as she welcomed Zack into her arms, "Merry Christmas, Zack."
As Trini let go of Zack, Billy pulled her into another embrace. "Merry Christmas" Billy grinned, as Trini hugged him back.
"Merry Christmas, Billy" Trini responded, as she fought back the tears. She had been gone from her friends a much longer time, but to be living in the same town and not see or talk to them in a week was practically torture.
"Are you okay?" questioned Billy as they pulled away. Trini smiled weakly as she nodded her head. She didn't want Zack and Billy to know the real reason she hasn't been showing up, so she managed to get Kimberly to tell them a little white lie that she was spending time with her family. Which was partly true. How they ever believed the Pink Ranger, was a mystery to her since Kimberly was one of the worst liars in the group.
"Come on. Me and you got to talk" Kimberly interrupted as she pulled Trini away, ignoring the guys' complaints and whining. Trini went willingly as they made their way to the Juice Bar, her eyes scanning the Juice Bar for Jason, but only spotting Katherine, Angela, Aisha, Rocky, Tanya, and Adam.
"Did Jas . . ." Trini started, as they reached the bar table, returning her attention to Kimberly. She wanted to spot him before he could even lay eyes on her.
"Jason didn't arrive, yet" Kimberly answered, reading Trini's mind. "You're not planning to avoid him all night, are you?"
"Those were my intentions," mumbled Trini as she caught Kimberly giving her a look. "I said 'were'. You know I miss him."
"I know" nodded Kimberly as she gave her a small smile. "I'm glad you came tonight."
"Me too" Trini finally admitted.
Kimberly's smile grew, "The guys are really happy to see you. They've been missing you like crazy." Trini smiled as she looked up at Kimberly. "Lying to them wasn't easy you know."
"I know," replied Trini as she let out a small sigh. "Thank you. I just didn't want Zack and Billy to know . . ." Her voice trailed trying to find the words to explain.
"I understand" Kimberly said, as Trini's expression soften.
"It's good to see the guys again. To see everyone," Trini commented as she gazed at all of her friends.
Kimberly's smiled slowly turned into a frown, "You aren't planning on leaving still are you?"
Trini glanced back at Kimberly giving her a weak smile as she shook her head, "No, I don't think so. I can barely live without you guys and the team still needs me. I can't just leave again."
"You don't know how happy I am to hear you say that," grinned Kimberly, as she looked at Trini who laughed. Trini's laughter died down as thoughts of Jason entered her mind. "You can't avoid him, forever."
"I know," sighed Trini as she rested her head on the bar table. "I just don't know what I'm going to say to him. I mean I told the guy I was in love with him which came a little to late considering the fact that he has a girlfriend now." She buried her head in her arms, feeling like she was back in her early years of high school, lost and confused. All of the confidence and decision-making taught and learned at the Peace Conference had seemed as if it had abandoned her. Kimberly frowned as she put her arm around Trini, not knowing what to say to the Yellow Ranger.
"Merry Christmas" a voice behind them, replied. Trini shut her eyes and damned herself for not keeping a look out. Kimberly removed her arms as she turned to face Jason.
"Merry Christmas, Jason" Kimberly smiled as she embraced the handsome guy.
"Merry Christmas, Kim" repeated Jason as he hugged his friend.
Trini weakly smiled as she gazed at her crush, "Merry Christmas, Jase." Not raising her head from the table or making any sudden movements for an embrace.
"Merry Christmas, Trini" replied Jason, whose voice sounded uncomfortable. "Um, can we talk?"
"I think I hear Tommy calling me" lied Kimberly as she stood up to leave. If she asked to excuse herself, she knew Trini wouldn't let her go. Before Trini could stop her best friend, Kimberly was up and away.
Jason turned his attention back at Trini, as he looked at her. "Do you mind if we talk?" he had questioned.
Trini set up from the stool, deciding it was now or never. "Yeah," she quietly agreed, her thoughts on disruptions and listening years.
"What you say we talk somewhere more . . . private?" suggested Jason, reading her mind. His eyes searched the Juice Bar, for a quieter place. Trini nodded her head in agreement. "Locker room?"
"Okay," replied Trini as she got out of the stool, glancing at the entrance of the locker area, which was completely emptied and abandoned.
Jason led the way, as he weaved through the crowd towards the entrance of the locker room. Managing to get there without bumping into anyone, the two friends stood patiently waiting for the other to say a word.
Finally Jason spoke, "About last week . . ."
"Do we have to talk about last week?" begged Trini, not wanting to get into the subject or have a break down at that.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Jason asked, ignoring her comment.
"Jason . . ." whined Trini, all of the anger and confidence she had a week ago was gone and she felt like a little child.
"Don't I have the right to know?" questioned Jason, making his point.
Trini sighed, "Jason I liked you since the first day we met. All the way back in elementary." His expression was blank, as if what she had said made no sense to him. "I didn't think any thing of it . . . I thought it was puppy love and it would have passed. I was just a kid then."
"And intermediate?" asked Jason, trying hard to understand.
"Why do you . . ." Trini started, talking to him was hard enough, but explaining to him her love for him, did he had to?
"I just want to know," Jason calmly interrupted her.
"You didn't show much interest in girls at the time and well, my confidence in myself wasn't great enough to think that you would ever consider going out with me," explained Trini, ignoring the semi-hurt expression he had, but it wasn't because of the fact she thought he wouldn't have gave her a chance instead it was the idea she had no love for herself. "So I did the next best thing to get close to you and that were to allow our friendship to develop into something more deeper and intimate."
"So what happened in high school? Why didn't you ever tell me? In Angel Grove or at the Peace Conference?" wondered Jason as he stared into her loving eyes.
"Please, Jason," cried Trini, as she tried hard to fight back the tears. He just stared at her waiting patiently for her to answer. "We were best friends, Jason. I didn't want to lose what we already had by competing with every other girl that attended Angel Grove. Every girl you ever went after was the complete opposite of me, did you expect me to think I had a chance with you?" Water formed in her eyes, as Trini tried hard not to break down. Jason opened his mouth to say something, but was interrupted.
"Jason! Trini!" yelled Zack from a couple of feet away. The two turned to look at the friend. He had a big grin as he pointed up. "Mistletoe."
It took Trini a while to look up and her mind begged for Zack to be kidding, She tightly closed her eyes as she brought her head upwards and slowly opened her eyes to see a mistletoe hanging above them, her eyes met Jason's as the two stared at one another. "Zack man, this really isn't the time to . . ." started Jason as he turned away from Trini, looking at Zack. All of their friends' attentions were now on the two best friends.
"Aw, come on. Tis the season" smiled Zack, his arm around Angela who had a smile along with Billy, Katherine, Rocky, Aisha, Adam, and Tanya who added a few more comments. Only Tommy and Kimberly weren't smiling, but the two definitely had amused looks on their face.
"Zack . . ." begged Trini not wanting to even think about kissing Jason at that moment and situation.
Zack opened his mouth to retort, but Jason interrupted, "If we kiss. Will you leave us alone?" Zack nodded his head in agreement along with the rest of their friends, excluding Tommy and Kimberly. Trini's eyes were wide with shock.
"Jason. I don't think this is a good idea," whispered Trini, as she looked at Jason who was slowly walking towards her, but he ignored her words.
Trini could feel her body slightly shaking as Jason drew close to her. She was about to push him away on his chest, but Jason's lips met hers and his arms wrapped around. The kiss was soft and Trini stepped back to pull away, but Jason followed gently pushing her back up against the wall behind her. She felt her hands shake against his chest as a tear rolled down her cheek. Attempting to end the kiss, Trini put her head down only to feel Jason's hand stop her, lifting her head back up as another tear fell. Finally giving in, Trini softly kissed Jason back as she felt her body grow weak.
A/N: Thank you for all those who have been reviewing. Here's chapter 4 . . . enjoy and review if you wish.
You Never Knew
The sun was beginning to set and darkness was taking over the skies. The cool breeze began to pick up as Trini stepped out of her car. She let out a sigh as she stared at the Juice Bar, shutting her car door. A week had pass since she'd last spoke and talked to Jason or any of her friends, except Kimberly who came by her house a couple of times and called her often. Taking a deep breath, she headed to the front door and walked in to see Kimberly.
"Trini! Merry Christmas" smiled Kimberly as she walked over to the lovely Asian.
"Merry Christmas, Kim" Trini replied with a smile as she hugged her best friend.
"I'm glad you came" Kimberly honestly said, with a small smile. She was beginning to think, Trini wasn't going to show up.
"I can't believe you talked me into coming here" mumbled Trini as they walked further into the Juice Bar. Still amazed on how Kimberly ever got her to say 'yes', but who was she kidding herself she was missing her friends like crazy not to mention Jason as well.
Before Kimberly could speak, her boyfriend appeared before the two. "Merry Christmas," Tommy beamed as he pulled Trini into an embrace. "It's been a while."
"Yeah," Trini said, as she forced a smile on her face. She already knew Jason had told Tommy about what had happen a week ago. Knowing her best friend, he did it the first chance he got and Kimberly confirmed her thoughts.
"Okay, that's enough of that" a voice replied, as Trini pulled away from Tommy looking past him to see Zack and Billy. "Merry Christmas, stranger."
Trini smiled as she welcomed Zack into her arms, "Merry Christmas, Zack."
As Trini let go of Zack, Billy pulled her into another embrace. "Merry Christmas" Billy grinned, as Trini hugged him back.
"Merry Christmas, Billy" Trini responded, as she fought back the tears. She had been gone from her friends a much longer time, but to be living in the same town and not see or talk to them in a week was practically torture.
"Are you okay?" questioned Billy as they pulled away. Trini smiled weakly as she nodded her head. She didn't want Zack and Billy to know the real reason she hasn't been showing up, so she managed to get Kimberly to tell them a little white lie that she was spending time with her family. Which was partly true. How they ever believed the Pink Ranger, was a mystery to her since Kimberly was one of the worst liars in the group.
"Come on. Me and you got to talk" Kimberly interrupted as she pulled Trini away, ignoring the guys' complaints and whining. Trini went willingly as they made their way to the Juice Bar, her eyes scanning the Juice Bar for Jason, but only spotting Katherine, Angela, Aisha, Rocky, Tanya, and Adam.
"Did Jas . . ." Trini started, as they reached the bar table, returning her attention to Kimberly. She wanted to spot him before he could even lay eyes on her.
"Jason didn't arrive, yet" Kimberly answered, reading Trini's mind. "You're not planning to avoid him all night, are you?"
"Those were my intentions," mumbled Trini as she caught Kimberly giving her a look. "I said 'were'. You know I miss him."
"I know" nodded Kimberly as she gave her a small smile. "I'm glad you came tonight."
"Me too" Trini finally admitted.
Kimberly's smile grew, "The guys are really happy to see you. They've been missing you like crazy." Trini smiled as she looked up at Kimberly. "Lying to them wasn't easy you know."
"I know," replied Trini as she let out a small sigh. "Thank you. I just didn't want Zack and Billy to know . . ." Her voice trailed trying to find the words to explain.
"I understand" Kimberly said, as Trini's expression soften.
"It's good to see the guys again. To see everyone," Trini commented as she gazed at all of her friends.
Kimberly's smiled slowly turned into a frown, "You aren't planning on leaving still are you?"
Trini glanced back at Kimberly giving her a weak smile as she shook her head, "No, I don't think so. I can barely live without you guys and the team still needs me. I can't just leave again."
"You don't know how happy I am to hear you say that," grinned Kimberly, as she looked at Trini who laughed. Trini's laughter died down as thoughts of Jason entered her mind. "You can't avoid him, forever."
"I know," sighed Trini as she rested her head on the bar table. "I just don't know what I'm going to say to him. I mean I told the guy I was in love with him which came a little to late considering the fact that he has a girlfriend now." She buried her head in her arms, feeling like she was back in her early years of high school, lost and confused. All of the confidence and decision-making taught and learned at the Peace Conference had seemed as if it had abandoned her. Kimberly frowned as she put her arm around Trini, not knowing what to say to the Yellow Ranger.
"Merry Christmas" a voice behind them, replied. Trini shut her eyes and damned herself for not keeping a look out. Kimberly removed her arms as she turned to face Jason.
"Merry Christmas, Jason" Kimberly smiled as she embraced the handsome guy.
"Merry Christmas, Kim" repeated Jason as he hugged his friend.
Trini weakly smiled as she gazed at her crush, "Merry Christmas, Jase." Not raising her head from the table or making any sudden movements for an embrace.
"Merry Christmas, Trini" replied Jason, whose voice sounded uncomfortable. "Um, can we talk?"
"I think I hear Tommy calling me" lied Kimberly as she stood up to leave. If she asked to excuse herself, she knew Trini wouldn't let her go. Before Trini could stop her best friend, Kimberly was up and away.
Jason turned his attention back at Trini, as he looked at her. "Do you mind if we talk?" he had questioned.
Trini set up from the stool, deciding it was now or never. "Yeah," she quietly agreed, her thoughts on disruptions and listening years.
"What you say we talk somewhere more . . . private?" suggested Jason, reading her mind. His eyes searched the Juice Bar, for a quieter place. Trini nodded her head in agreement. "Locker room?"
"Okay," replied Trini as she got out of the stool, glancing at the entrance of the locker area, which was completely emptied and abandoned.
Jason led the way, as he weaved through the crowd towards the entrance of the locker room. Managing to get there without bumping into anyone, the two friends stood patiently waiting for the other to say a word.
Finally Jason spoke, "About last week . . ."
"Do we have to talk about last week?" begged Trini, not wanting to get into the subject or have a break down at that.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Jason asked, ignoring her comment.
"Jason . . ." whined Trini, all of the anger and confidence she had a week ago was gone and she felt like a little child.
"Don't I have the right to know?" questioned Jason, making his point.
Trini sighed, "Jason I liked you since the first day we met. All the way back in elementary." His expression was blank, as if what she had said made no sense to him. "I didn't think any thing of it . . . I thought it was puppy love and it would have passed. I was just a kid then."
"And intermediate?" asked Jason, trying hard to understand.
"Why do you . . ." Trini started, talking to him was hard enough, but explaining to him her love for him, did he had to?
"I just want to know," Jason calmly interrupted her.
"You didn't show much interest in girls at the time and well, my confidence in myself wasn't great enough to think that you would ever consider going out with me," explained Trini, ignoring the semi-hurt expression he had, but it wasn't because of the fact she thought he wouldn't have gave her a chance instead it was the idea she had no love for herself. "So I did the next best thing to get close to you and that were to allow our friendship to develop into something more deeper and intimate."
"So what happened in high school? Why didn't you ever tell me? In Angel Grove or at the Peace Conference?" wondered Jason as he stared into her loving eyes.
"Please, Jason," cried Trini, as she tried hard to fight back the tears. He just stared at her waiting patiently for her to answer. "We were best friends, Jason. I didn't want to lose what we already had by competing with every other girl that attended Angel Grove. Every girl you ever went after was the complete opposite of me, did you expect me to think I had a chance with you?" Water formed in her eyes, as Trini tried hard not to break down. Jason opened his mouth to say something, but was interrupted.
"Jason! Trini!" yelled Zack from a couple of feet away. The two turned to look at the friend. He had a big grin as he pointed up. "Mistletoe."
It took Trini a while to look up and her mind begged for Zack to be kidding, She tightly closed her eyes as she brought her head upwards and slowly opened her eyes to see a mistletoe hanging above them, her eyes met Jason's as the two stared at one another. "Zack man, this really isn't the time to . . ." started Jason as he turned away from Trini, looking at Zack. All of their friends' attentions were now on the two best friends.
"Aw, come on. Tis the season" smiled Zack, his arm around Angela who had a smile along with Billy, Katherine, Rocky, Aisha, Adam, and Tanya who added a few more comments. Only Tommy and Kimberly weren't smiling, but the two definitely had amused looks on their face.
"Zack . . ." begged Trini not wanting to even think about kissing Jason at that moment and situation.
Zack opened his mouth to retort, but Jason interrupted, "If we kiss. Will you leave us alone?" Zack nodded his head in agreement along with the rest of their friends, excluding Tommy and Kimberly. Trini's eyes were wide with shock.
"Jason. I don't think this is a good idea," whispered Trini, as she looked at Jason who was slowly walking towards her, but he ignored her words.
Trini could feel her body slightly shaking as Jason drew close to her. She was about to push him away on his chest, but Jason's lips met hers and his arms wrapped around. The kiss was soft and Trini stepped back to pull away, but Jason followed gently pushing her back up against the wall behind her. She felt her hands shake against his chest as a tear rolled down her cheek. Attempting to end the kiss, Trini put her head down only to feel Jason's hand stop her, lifting her head back up as another tear fell. Finally giving in, Trini softly kissed Jason back as she felt her body grow weak.