Everything I Can Do You Can Do Better
By: Kryptonite
_____Follow Him_____________________________________________
Hey sis. Dustin said when Kara walked in the door. He was sitting calmly at the table, hands folded and a smile plastered on his face. In front of him was two glasses of milk and a plate of chocolate chip cookies.
What do you want? Kara eyed the plate suspiciously. There was still steam rising off the cookies, which meant they were home-made and fresh. Well, fresh at least.'
Can't a guy just make milk and cookies for his baby sister without wanting something?
No. Dustin held up the facade a moment longer before crumbling.
All right I have a favor to ask.
Shoot. And pass the cookies. Kara pulled out a chair and sat down as her brother shoved the cookies over. Mom make
No, I bought em down at the bakery. Anyway. I want you to trail Hunter.
Huh? Kara almost choked in surprise.
He's been acting strange lately and I was wondering if it might be a girl or something. I wanted you to follow him since you're the person least likely to be noticed. He only saw you once and even then only for a few moments.
Kara just sat there, staring at the plate of cookies, the bitten cookie forgotten in her hand.
Kara? You okay?
Yeah, I'm fine. I'll do it. Before Dustin could start speaking she raised a finger, But I want twenty bucks.
What? Why? Dustin instantly deflated at her request.
I wanna take a friend of mine to the movies. They paid last time so it's my turn. Twenty bucks or no deal.
Fine, fine. Dustin pulled his wallet out of his back pocket and started thumbing through it. He finally produced two ten dollar bills. Kara snatched them from his fingers before he could change his mind or object.
Thank you. Now if you don't mind. I have a room to clean. Kara grimaced but ran up the stairs to get to work on something she had put off for a month.
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So did he actually ask you to follow me? Hunter asked later that night.
Yep. Kara smiled. The two had gotten together after everyone had gone to sleep. Hunter was leaning against the rock and Kara was leaning against him.
About an hour into the evening Hunter had wrapped his arms around Kara effectively pulling her closer and stopping her from leaving.
What are ya gonna do with the money? Hunter asked, eyes closed, cheek pressed against Kara's shiny red-brown hair.
Wanna go to a movie? She asked, trying to squirm around to see his face.
Definitely.
~~~~~
Blake I'm going to a friends.
All right. Blake pretended not to notice as Hunter walked out of Storm Chargers without so much as a backward glance.
Go Kara. Dustin said, pushing his little sister forward.
I'm going, I'm going.
Whatever you do don't let him see you.
Whatever. Kara flipped her hand back at them and walked out the door, around the corner and straight into Hunter's arms. How you doing?
A little tired actually. I mean after the late night last night. Hunter smiled as Kara ducked her head. Come on, lets go see the movie.
~~~~~
Where did he go?
A movie. I couldn't see anything. He entered alone and he left alone. Kara shrugged, mind going over the date she and Hunter had just shared.
Anything else? Did you see him with anyone?
I already told you it was too dark.
Are you sure? Blake finally spoke up. Kara was getting dizzy from the barrage of questions all around her.
Why do you care so much? Kara already knew the answer. If Hunter was distracted he wouldn't be as good a ranger.
We don't want him getting hurt.
Hunter's a big boy. I'm pretty sure he can make up his own mind about the people he hangs out with. Including girlfriends. And Dustin. If I ever find out you did something like this to me, I'll rip your limbs off one by one, got it?
Got it.
~~~~~
Blake?
Yeah Tori?
It'll be okay. Kara's right, he's a big boy. He can make his own decisions especially about who he dates. Blake pulled Tori closer before sighing.
You're right.
She smiled mischeviously up at her boyfriend, And if I remember correctly, isn't he *your* older brother? Blake started laughing.
Yeah I guess you're right.
Of course I'm right, I'm always right.