Always a Frog, Never a Prince
Angel Grove airport was its usual busy self, people bustled around dragging behind them suitcases stuffed with clothes, souvenirs or duty free on their way to or from somewhere else. In the middle of the crowd Kimberly stood waiting in line for the desk where the man who took and checked your passport seemed to be explaining something to a young woman who protectively cradled an infant in her arms.
Pretty soon Kimberly noticed the woman throw her free arm up in seemingly exasperation before storming back towards her, "Flight's been cancelled," she yelled severely pissed off her face shaking with rage, "apparently they won't fly back thanks to the tornado that's on the border."
All around the pink ranger people muttered annoyingly about how this was so unfair and whether or not they'd give out refunds to their tickets, Kimberly knew that they would; this had happened to her before in New York city when she'd been there with her father. Sighing Kimberly extracted her cell phone from the confines of her jacket and quickly punched in Trini's number.
Standing to the side she waited patiently before finally a groggy voice answered, (Hello?)
"Trini?" Kimberly asked in hope.
(Kim? What's up) the yellow ranger sounded like death but decided not to comment.
"Trini my flight's been cancelled, I'm at the airport and don't have enough money to get a cab back into town. Is there any way you could come pick me up?" her left hand was praying on its own at the moment.
(I can't Kim) there was silence and the pink ranger could hear the distinct sound of vomiting in the background (I've got food poisoning. Tell me, did you eat the burgers yesterday?)
"No, I wasn't that hungry…why?" her voice was now uncertain not liking where all this was going.
(Because as far as I know we've all got it, I'm going to kill Rocky when I'm better, apparently he undercooked them) there was a pause before there was more vomiting.
"Are you okay?"
(Oh yeah I'll be fine in a couple of days. Listen I haven't talked to Tommy, Kat, Aisha or Adam. You could try one of them.)
"Okay Trini, I will, thanks and I hope you're better soon," her response was more vomiting which broke a smile onto her face.
(Me too Kim, come visit me, bye) the line went dead and Kimberly groaned running her hand through her loose auburn hair.
Phoning Aisha her day just got worse when the other yellow ranger also informed her that she had food poisoning, there was no way she was going to call Kat or Tommy so that left only one person, "Please be okay, please be okay," she prayed before she pressed the call button.
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"Oh," Rocky groaned lying on his side still in bed, he felt like death and was adamant to let as many people know as possible, "I think I'm dying man," above him Adam just laughed and shook his head, "It's not funny, I think I am."
"You'll be fine in a couple of days, you just need rest," the black ranger replied while opening one of the curtains letting sunlight into the room, but all he got in response was an angry shout from Rocky to shut them again, sighing he redrew them and sat down on the seat in the corner of the room, "You've got no one to blame but yourself you know," he commented helpfully.
"Don't worry, I've got a lot of angry people who aren't going to let me forget about that one," Rocky slouched onto his back, "I hate being me sometimes."
Adam just ignored him while flicking through the paper, however he was disturbed when there was a shrill ring that sounded distinctively like his cell phone. Snapping the top open he brought it up to his ear while watching Rocky cover his head with a pillow in a weak attempt to smother himself, "Hello," he laughed.
(Adam) he definitely recognized that voice, and she sounded relieved.
"Hey Kimberly, you ill too?" he noticed Rocky raise his head from the bed a quizzical look on his face.
(Please tell me you don't have food poisoning) her voice sounded like she was practically begging him.
"Uh…no, no I don't, I'm as fit as a fiddle, why?" he heard her let a sigh of relief, "Are you okay Kim?"
(Um, yeah, listen I need a favor. I'm at the airport, my plane was cancelled and I hate to ask this but could you possibly come pick me up) Rocky was meanwhile trying to get his attention mouthing 'Is she okay' Adam just nodded (I hate to ask but…)
"No, it's cool," he interrupted, "I'll be there in about ten minutes. You'll be outside the main gates right?"
(Yes, thank you *so* much Adam. You're a lifesaver)
"Just sit tight, I won't be long," hanging up he quickly swiped the car keys on the desk beside him, "I'm borrowing your car," before Rocky had time to protest Adam was already closing the door behind him leaving his best friend to ponder what all that was about before shrugging and collapsing back onto the bed, for him today was a day for self pity, and he was determined to make the most of it.
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Kimberly let out an exasperated sigh when the familiar form of Rocky's car pulled up alongside her, she wasn't sure why but she half hadn't expected Adam to turn up. Opening the door he climbed out and gave her a friendly smile, "Having some trouble?" she just laughed and nodded, climbing out of the car he helped load her bags into the trunk and slammed it shut. "God," he groaned, "what the hell do you have in there, and please don't say shoes."
"No, just some reminders to take back home, for all I know it could be another year before I see you guys again," sliding into the passengers side she was sure she caught sight of some sort of mark on the top of Adam's arm when he slid in beside her, "what's that."
"Nothing," he cursed inside, that was a more abrupt answer than he'd intended.
"It looks like a scar, where'd you get it," Kimberly obviously didn't seem that bothered, she was just interested.
"I…uh…fell on a bit of broken glass a few years back while playing football," she laughed, "blame it on Rocky actually, he was the one who threw the ball," Adam had always been a good liar even though he didn't do it often. Kimberly smiled and sunk back into her seat, "So where to m'lady?"
"Why kind sir, I shall like you to take me to Trini's abode where I might wash up and have to something to nibble on," shaking his head from her antics Adam put the car in drive and pulled away heading out of the airport.
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Trini stumbled towards the door a tissue covering up her mouth while she desperately tried to keep her stunning digestive pyro-techniques under control. Opening the door she smiled noticing her two guests who didn't return it, in fact Adam actually winced. "Is it that bad?" she asked wearily.
"Uh…no! You look great," Kimberly smiled falsely.
"For a corpse, OW," Adam held his arm where the pink ranger had swatted him.
"Is it okay to come in or?" Trini nodded and stepped aside as her two friends made their way indoors.
Once inside Trini closed the door and leaned back against it watching them both take a seat, she eyed Adam curiously trying to figure out whether or not anything did happen between the two of them last night. He seemed slightly agitated around the pink ranger and made it a point to sit as far away as possible. "Trini!"
His voice snapped her back to reality and it was only then that she realized that she'd been staring at him, "Huh?"
"Are you alright? You seemed in a daze."
"I'm fine," she assured while coming off the counter and taking a seat in between the two, "So…Adam…" he turned to look at her, "Great party last night huh?"
"Yeah, it was fun," he acknowledged.
"Anything…*interesting* happen?" she was laughing on the inside when she saw the look Kimberly shot her.
Adam though was confused, "Interesting? I don't understand."
"Oh you know, found a five dollar bill, got the feeling of deja-vous, kissed a certain someone," she sneaked that last bit in quietly.
"No I don't think…wait what!" Adams jaw dropped, "No of course not, why? What gave you that idea?"
Trini shook her head a devilish smile on her face, "Oh no reason, a little birdy just told me that you and Kim went for a little moonlight stroll last night."
Adam looked at Kimberly who was shaking her head while facing the floor, why did Trini have to be so embarrassing?
"I…uh…um…no!" Adam was turning a deep shade of red, which made the yellow ranger even certain that there was something going on.
"You're blushing Adam," she could see he was trying to stop but instead he actually seemed to get redder, she decided to take pity on him and change the subject. "So…how are the others?"
Adam breathed a sigh of relief and felt his cheeks return to their normal color, "As far as I know the only people who are fine are myself, Kim and Kat," being that Tommy's new girlfriend was a vegetarian that was a given.
"Did the two of you know that Kat and Tommy are getting married," both rangers looked shocked from Kim's outburst and started to shift uncomfortably in their seats, "I'll take that as a yes."
There was a brief moment of silence before Adam spoke up, "Tommy asked us not to say anything."
"He wanted to tell you himself," Trini added, this was breaking her heart as she watched Kim nod and pretend that she was fine with it, "You okay?"
The old pink ranger smiled falsely, "Why shouldn't I be?"
More uncomfortable silence, Adam desperately tried to think of something to say, eventually he managed to ask, "So Kim?" she looked over to him, "how long is the delay going to be before you can go back home?"
"About a week I think," she looked over hopefully at Trini, "I don't suppose I could…" she trailed off.
The yellow ranger sighed, "Sorry Kim, no can do. My room mate is coming back tomorrow and what with her boyfriend crashing here nearly every night there isn't enough room," the pink ranger nodded understanding, "Can't you go back to the hotel?"
"No money."
The yellow ranger smiled deviously, "Well there is always one person I could think of," she was staring at Adam but the black ranger just looked oblivious.
"What," Trini rolled her eyes, "Oh…I…um…" he was frantically searching his mind for an excuse but couldn't seem to find one.
"You do live alone," Trini pressed, "And it would only be for a week."
"Trini, stop it!" Kim stated firmly, she could see Adam wasn't responding well to the increasing pressure, "I can always…"
"It's no problem," Adam didn't even realize he'd said the words until he heard them coming out of his mouth, both women stared at him and he sighed, "Really, I'd be happy to have you stay with me for a week Kim," another grade A lie but he managed to pull it off by the reaction he was getting.
"Thank you."
Trini clapped her hands together, "Then it's settled, you will stay with Adam," she motioned to Kim and then Adam, "Sometimes I amaze myself with my incredible negotiating skills."
"The trick is to become so annoying that the man will accept anything just to get her to shut up," Adam replied nonchalantly.
Trini opened her mouth to protest when her face seemed to turn from when of sarcasm to pain, "Oh god," and with those words she started running to the bathroom.
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Rocky flicked through the channels on Adam's television while trying to get the hang of knitting himself a blanket. He didn't know why he was doing it, he was just so *bored* due to the fact that if he didn't keep busy then he'd start throwing up everywhere he'd dug out the pair of knitting needles that his grandmother had given him a few years back in case of emergency and had gone to work.
He looked up when the sound of the key in the lock was heard, "About time," he called, he noticed Adam come through the door and toss the keys to Rocky's car onto the dresser before lugging in a suitcase. "So what was up with Kim? She okay?"
"I'm fine thank you Rocky," his head snapped up at the sight of the pink ranger standing in the doorway, "Trini says that as soon as she's better you're a dead man."
"She said that?"
Kimberly frowned while trying to remember, "I think it was that, although I couldn't really hear her properly over the constant throwing up."
"I'm dead," the red ranger murmured as Kimberly her second suitcase in the corner.
Adam though was staring at his friend quizzically as if seeing him for the first time, "So…what'd you knit now?"
"Hey," Rocky pointed one of the needles at his best friend threateningly, "I'll stab you, I'm tired, I'm ill and I can't go anywhere so don't push me."
The black ranger leaned against his dresser a playful smile on his face, "No offense but you look really queer doing that," his response was a flying ball of wool that he had to duck under to avoid.
"Don't listen to him Rocky," Kimberly replied while taking a seat next to him on the bed, "I think it's very brave that you finally decided to explore your feminine side."
The red ranger smiled triumphantly, "Thank you Kim."
"Oh," the pink ranger cut in as if forgetting something, "and I have some panties you could borrow if you want to explore some more."
"ALRIGHT!" Rocky shot to his feet and pointed at Kim and Adam in turn, "I know what you're trying to do and it's not going to work," he began to backpedal slowly, "I refuse to play your mind games," he stumbled slightly while tripping over Kimberly's bag causing the other two to laugh.
"And I also have this red lipstick that I think would really suit you," she beckoned him closer, "Come here, I'll help you put it on."
"AH," he thrust a finger out stopping her in mid stride, "Stay where you are, I am going back to my room, to feel self-pity and loathing," he glared playfully at all of them and turned to leave.
"Hey Rocko," the red ranger turned and caught the ball of wool that he'd thrown at Adam, "Don't forget your wool," the red ranger closed the door and both rangers burst into laughter.
"How did he get in here," Kimberly asked while taking a look around the place, she figured that there'd be just enough room for the two of them. There was a reclining chair in the corner that she could sleep on plus enough space for her makeup in the bathroom.
Noticing her looking at the open bathroom door he closed it gently, "He's got a key," he noticed the confusion on her face and shrugged, "I gave him one so he'd stop picking the lock instead," she laughed, "I'm being serious," but that just made her laugh more. Once she'd stopped there was silence, "Listen you can sleep in my bed and I'll take the chair."
Kimberly raised her eyebrows, "Thank you Adam but I don't mind taking the chair, this is your home and I…"
He held up a hand though silencing her, "Exactly, this is my home and you have to abide by my rules. And the one rule is I get the chair," she smiled kindly, "Plus I know how much you women need your beauty sleep and you look like you could use some catching up," this earned him a pillow in the face and he chuckled.
Standing the pink ranger seemed slightly nervous about something, "Adam…" she began uncertainly, "Is it okay if I take a shower? I didn't have time last night what with the party and all."
"Oh, go ahead. It's pretty simple to use, just adjust the heat with the taps and you'll be fine. If you need any help just give me a call," she raised her eyebrows and he realized how that must've sounded, "Uh…what I mean is…with the water."
"Mm hmm," Kimberly walked past him, "I'll bet you did," entering the bathroom she closed the door with a click and Adam sighed while collapsing onto the bed, Kimberly Hart was living with him, for a week.
"What have I gotten myself into," he murmured while grabbing the remote and changing the channel on the t.v.
To Be Continued
By Boulder
Personnel Note
I just want to apologize for the delay of this chapter but with my new job it's often a choice between writing or sleep, and I like sleep. Anyways to all readers who are enjoying this story please review as it what motivates me to keep going.
Angel Grove airport was its usual busy self, people bustled around dragging behind them suitcases stuffed with clothes, souvenirs or duty free on their way to or from somewhere else. In the middle of the crowd Kimberly stood waiting in line for the desk where the man who took and checked your passport seemed to be explaining something to a young woman who protectively cradled an infant in her arms.
Pretty soon Kimberly noticed the woman throw her free arm up in seemingly exasperation before storming back towards her, "Flight's been cancelled," she yelled severely pissed off her face shaking with rage, "apparently they won't fly back thanks to the tornado that's on the border."
All around the pink ranger people muttered annoyingly about how this was so unfair and whether or not they'd give out refunds to their tickets, Kimberly knew that they would; this had happened to her before in New York city when she'd been there with her father. Sighing Kimberly extracted her cell phone from the confines of her jacket and quickly punched in Trini's number.
Standing to the side she waited patiently before finally a groggy voice answered, (Hello?)
"Trini?" Kimberly asked in hope.
(Kim? What's up) the yellow ranger sounded like death but decided not to comment.
"Trini my flight's been cancelled, I'm at the airport and don't have enough money to get a cab back into town. Is there any way you could come pick me up?" her left hand was praying on its own at the moment.
(I can't Kim) there was silence and the pink ranger could hear the distinct sound of vomiting in the background (I've got food poisoning. Tell me, did you eat the burgers yesterday?)
"No, I wasn't that hungry…why?" her voice was now uncertain not liking where all this was going.
(Because as far as I know we've all got it, I'm going to kill Rocky when I'm better, apparently he undercooked them) there was a pause before there was more vomiting.
"Are you okay?"
(Oh yeah I'll be fine in a couple of days. Listen I haven't talked to Tommy, Kat, Aisha or Adam. You could try one of them.)
"Okay Trini, I will, thanks and I hope you're better soon," her response was more vomiting which broke a smile onto her face.
(Me too Kim, come visit me, bye) the line went dead and Kimberly groaned running her hand through her loose auburn hair.
Phoning Aisha her day just got worse when the other yellow ranger also informed her that she had food poisoning, there was no way she was going to call Kat or Tommy so that left only one person, "Please be okay, please be okay," she prayed before she pressed the call button.
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"Oh," Rocky groaned lying on his side still in bed, he felt like death and was adamant to let as many people know as possible, "I think I'm dying man," above him Adam just laughed and shook his head, "It's not funny, I think I am."
"You'll be fine in a couple of days, you just need rest," the black ranger replied while opening one of the curtains letting sunlight into the room, but all he got in response was an angry shout from Rocky to shut them again, sighing he redrew them and sat down on the seat in the corner of the room, "You've got no one to blame but yourself you know," he commented helpfully.
"Don't worry, I've got a lot of angry people who aren't going to let me forget about that one," Rocky slouched onto his back, "I hate being me sometimes."
Adam just ignored him while flicking through the paper, however he was disturbed when there was a shrill ring that sounded distinctively like his cell phone. Snapping the top open he brought it up to his ear while watching Rocky cover his head with a pillow in a weak attempt to smother himself, "Hello," he laughed.
(Adam) he definitely recognized that voice, and she sounded relieved.
"Hey Kimberly, you ill too?" he noticed Rocky raise his head from the bed a quizzical look on his face.
(Please tell me you don't have food poisoning) her voice sounded like she was practically begging him.
"Uh…no, no I don't, I'm as fit as a fiddle, why?" he heard her let a sigh of relief, "Are you okay Kim?"
(Um, yeah, listen I need a favor. I'm at the airport, my plane was cancelled and I hate to ask this but could you possibly come pick me up) Rocky was meanwhile trying to get his attention mouthing 'Is she okay' Adam just nodded (I hate to ask but…)
"No, it's cool," he interrupted, "I'll be there in about ten minutes. You'll be outside the main gates right?"
(Yes, thank you *so* much Adam. You're a lifesaver)
"Just sit tight, I won't be long," hanging up he quickly swiped the car keys on the desk beside him, "I'm borrowing your car," before Rocky had time to protest Adam was already closing the door behind him leaving his best friend to ponder what all that was about before shrugging and collapsing back onto the bed, for him today was a day for self pity, and he was determined to make the most of it.
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Kimberly let out an exasperated sigh when the familiar form of Rocky's car pulled up alongside her, she wasn't sure why but she half hadn't expected Adam to turn up. Opening the door he climbed out and gave her a friendly smile, "Having some trouble?" she just laughed and nodded, climbing out of the car he helped load her bags into the trunk and slammed it shut. "God," he groaned, "what the hell do you have in there, and please don't say shoes."
"No, just some reminders to take back home, for all I know it could be another year before I see you guys again," sliding into the passengers side she was sure she caught sight of some sort of mark on the top of Adam's arm when he slid in beside her, "what's that."
"Nothing," he cursed inside, that was a more abrupt answer than he'd intended.
"It looks like a scar, where'd you get it," Kimberly obviously didn't seem that bothered, she was just interested.
"I…uh…fell on a bit of broken glass a few years back while playing football," she laughed, "blame it on Rocky actually, he was the one who threw the ball," Adam had always been a good liar even though he didn't do it often. Kimberly smiled and sunk back into her seat, "So where to m'lady?"
"Why kind sir, I shall like you to take me to Trini's abode where I might wash up and have to something to nibble on," shaking his head from her antics Adam put the car in drive and pulled away heading out of the airport.
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Trini stumbled towards the door a tissue covering up her mouth while she desperately tried to keep her stunning digestive pyro-techniques under control. Opening the door she smiled noticing her two guests who didn't return it, in fact Adam actually winced. "Is it that bad?" she asked wearily.
"Uh…no! You look great," Kimberly smiled falsely.
"For a corpse, OW," Adam held his arm where the pink ranger had swatted him.
"Is it okay to come in or?" Trini nodded and stepped aside as her two friends made their way indoors.
Once inside Trini closed the door and leaned back against it watching them both take a seat, she eyed Adam curiously trying to figure out whether or not anything did happen between the two of them last night. He seemed slightly agitated around the pink ranger and made it a point to sit as far away as possible. "Trini!"
His voice snapped her back to reality and it was only then that she realized that she'd been staring at him, "Huh?"
"Are you alright? You seemed in a daze."
"I'm fine," she assured while coming off the counter and taking a seat in between the two, "So…Adam…" he turned to look at her, "Great party last night huh?"
"Yeah, it was fun," he acknowledged.
"Anything…*interesting* happen?" she was laughing on the inside when she saw the look Kimberly shot her.
Adam though was confused, "Interesting? I don't understand."
"Oh you know, found a five dollar bill, got the feeling of deja-vous, kissed a certain someone," she sneaked that last bit in quietly.
"No I don't think…wait what!" Adams jaw dropped, "No of course not, why? What gave you that idea?"
Trini shook her head a devilish smile on her face, "Oh no reason, a little birdy just told me that you and Kim went for a little moonlight stroll last night."
Adam looked at Kimberly who was shaking her head while facing the floor, why did Trini have to be so embarrassing?
"I…uh…um…no!" Adam was turning a deep shade of red, which made the yellow ranger even certain that there was something going on.
"You're blushing Adam," she could see he was trying to stop but instead he actually seemed to get redder, she decided to take pity on him and change the subject. "So…how are the others?"
Adam breathed a sigh of relief and felt his cheeks return to their normal color, "As far as I know the only people who are fine are myself, Kim and Kat," being that Tommy's new girlfriend was a vegetarian that was a given.
"Did the two of you know that Kat and Tommy are getting married," both rangers looked shocked from Kim's outburst and started to shift uncomfortably in their seats, "I'll take that as a yes."
There was a brief moment of silence before Adam spoke up, "Tommy asked us not to say anything."
"He wanted to tell you himself," Trini added, this was breaking her heart as she watched Kim nod and pretend that she was fine with it, "You okay?"
The old pink ranger smiled falsely, "Why shouldn't I be?"
More uncomfortable silence, Adam desperately tried to think of something to say, eventually he managed to ask, "So Kim?" she looked over to him, "how long is the delay going to be before you can go back home?"
"About a week I think," she looked over hopefully at Trini, "I don't suppose I could…" she trailed off.
The yellow ranger sighed, "Sorry Kim, no can do. My room mate is coming back tomorrow and what with her boyfriend crashing here nearly every night there isn't enough room," the pink ranger nodded understanding, "Can't you go back to the hotel?"
"No money."
The yellow ranger smiled deviously, "Well there is always one person I could think of," she was staring at Adam but the black ranger just looked oblivious.
"What," Trini rolled her eyes, "Oh…I…um…" he was frantically searching his mind for an excuse but couldn't seem to find one.
"You do live alone," Trini pressed, "And it would only be for a week."
"Trini, stop it!" Kim stated firmly, she could see Adam wasn't responding well to the increasing pressure, "I can always…"
"It's no problem," Adam didn't even realize he'd said the words until he heard them coming out of his mouth, both women stared at him and he sighed, "Really, I'd be happy to have you stay with me for a week Kim," another grade A lie but he managed to pull it off by the reaction he was getting.
"Thank you."
Trini clapped her hands together, "Then it's settled, you will stay with Adam," she motioned to Kim and then Adam, "Sometimes I amaze myself with my incredible negotiating skills."
"The trick is to become so annoying that the man will accept anything just to get her to shut up," Adam replied nonchalantly.
Trini opened her mouth to protest when her face seemed to turn from when of sarcasm to pain, "Oh god," and with those words she started running to the bathroom.
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Rocky flicked through the channels on Adam's television while trying to get the hang of knitting himself a blanket. He didn't know why he was doing it, he was just so *bored* due to the fact that if he didn't keep busy then he'd start throwing up everywhere he'd dug out the pair of knitting needles that his grandmother had given him a few years back in case of emergency and had gone to work.
He looked up when the sound of the key in the lock was heard, "About time," he called, he noticed Adam come through the door and toss the keys to Rocky's car onto the dresser before lugging in a suitcase. "So what was up with Kim? She okay?"
"I'm fine thank you Rocky," his head snapped up at the sight of the pink ranger standing in the doorway, "Trini says that as soon as she's better you're a dead man."
"She said that?"
Kimberly frowned while trying to remember, "I think it was that, although I couldn't really hear her properly over the constant throwing up."
"I'm dead," the red ranger murmured as Kimberly her second suitcase in the corner.
Adam though was staring at his friend quizzically as if seeing him for the first time, "So…what'd you knit now?"
"Hey," Rocky pointed one of the needles at his best friend threateningly, "I'll stab you, I'm tired, I'm ill and I can't go anywhere so don't push me."
The black ranger leaned against his dresser a playful smile on his face, "No offense but you look really queer doing that," his response was a flying ball of wool that he had to duck under to avoid.
"Don't listen to him Rocky," Kimberly replied while taking a seat next to him on the bed, "I think it's very brave that you finally decided to explore your feminine side."
The red ranger smiled triumphantly, "Thank you Kim."
"Oh," the pink ranger cut in as if forgetting something, "and I have some panties you could borrow if you want to explore some more."
"ALRIGHT!" Rocky shot to his feet and pointed at Kim and Adam in turn, "I know what you're trying to do and it's not going to work," he began to backpedal slowly, "I refuse to play your mind games," he stumbled slightly while tripping over Kimberly's bag causing the other two to laugh.
"And I also have this red lipstick that I think would really suit you," she beckoned him closer, "Come here, I'll help you put it on."
"AH," he thrust a finger out stopping her in mid stride, "Stay where you are, I am going back to my room, to feel self-pity and loathing," he glared playfully at all of them and turned to leave.
"Hey Rocko," the red ranger turned and caught the ball of wool that he'd thrown at Adam, "Don't forget your wool," the red ranger closed the door and both rangers burst into laughter.
"How did he get in here," Kimberly asked while taking a look around the place, she figured that there'd be just enough room for the two of them. There was a reclining chair in the corner that she could sleep on plus enough space for her makeup in the bathroom.
Noticing her looking at the open bathroom door he closed it gently, "He's got a key," he noticed the confusion on her face and shrugged, "I gave him one so he'd stop picking the lock instead," she laughed, "I'm being serious," but that just made her laugh more. Once she'd stopped there was silence, "Listen you can sleep in my bed and I'll take the chair."
Kimberly raised her eyebrows, "Thank you Adam but I don't mind taking the chair, this is your home and I…"
He held up a hand though silencing her, "Exactly, this is my home and you have to abide by my rules. And the one rule is I get the chair," she smiled kindly, "Plus I know how much you women need your beauty sleep and you look like you could use some catching up," this earned him a pillow in the face and he chuckled.
Standing the pink ranger seemed slightly nervous about something, "Adam…" she began uncertainly, "Is it okay if I take a shower? I didn't have time last night what with the party and all."
"Oh, go ahead. It's pretty simple to use, just adjust the heat with the taps and you'll be fine. If you need any help just give me a call," she raised her eyebrows and he realized how that must've sounded, "Uh…what I mean is…with the water."
"Mm hmm," Kimberly walked past him, "I'll bet you did," entering the bathroom she closed the door with a click and Adam sighed while collapsing onto the bed, Kimberly Hart was living with him, for a week.
"What have I gotten myself into," he murmured while grabbing the remote and changing the channel on the t.v.
To Be Continued
By Boulder
Personnel Note
I just want to apologize for the delay of this chapter but with my new job it's often a choice between writing or sleep, and I like sleep. Anyways to all readers who are enjoying this story please review as it what motivates me to keep going.