You Can Have The Best Of Me

Chapter 3: I can't read you

The class bell rang and science was already over. Tommy quickly wrote on the chalk board, their homework assignment. Kira looked up and jotted down the pages that she had to take notes on before gathering her stuff. She grabbed her bag and threw it over her back before exiting the room quickly. Conner sighed and grabbed his stuff and slowly started to walk out. He glanced at the wall and noticed a piece of paper hanging on it. Ethan walked over and read it.


I'm never shy but this is different
I can't explain the way I'm feeling tonight
I'm losing control of my heart
Tell me what can I do to make you happy
Nothing I ever say seems to come out right
I'm losing control of my heart

"Guess the dance is this Friday. Not too shabby." Ethan commented.

Conner glanced over to him, "You going with anyone?" He asked curiously.

Ethan shrugged and walked out of the room, Conner following close behind as they made there way through the crowed of kids.

"No, I'm not even going." He replied.

Conner raised an eyebrow, "Why not?"

"Why should I? I don't got a date. Probably go home and participate on an online tournament."

Conner rolled his eyes, "Come on man! You got to go to these things. What do you got to lose?"

Ethan smirked, "Oh yeah? And who are you going with?"
And I wish that I could be
Another better part of me
Can't hear what your thinking
Maybe if I just let go
you'd open up your heart

Conner looked over and noticed Kira digging through her locker. His mind began to wonder a little. Ethan stared at him, trying to figure out what he was doing. He waved his hand in front of Conner's face before snapping his finger. Conner blinked a few seconds and looked at him.

"What?" He asked a bit angrily.

Ethan chuckled, "Oh no, you're not going to ask her are you?"

"What's wrong with that?" Conner glared at him

Ethan put his hands up in defense. He just laughed and walked off, giving Conner an annoyed and confused feeling.

School had ended rather quickly and the rangers found themselves hanging out at the Cyber Cafe. Conner walked into the building and spotted Hayley serving a few customers. He walked over and waved to her.
But I can't read you
I wish I knew what's going through your mind
Can't touch you, your heart defending I get left behind
I can't reach you
I wish I knew what's going through your mind
Can't touch you, your heart protecting I get left behind
I like you so much I'm acting stupid
I can't play the game I'm all intense and alive
I'm losing control of my heart
I'm not supposed to be this nervous
I should play my hand all cool and calm
I can't breathe
I'm losing control of my heart

"Hey Conner." She smiled at him.

Conner nodded, looking around the room. He spotted Ethan playing a game on one of the laptops and Trent and Kira talking on the couch. He looked back at Hayley.

"Seen Dr O? I wanted to ask him about the homework."

Hayley shrugged, "I think he's locating some more dino eggs or something. I've been at work all day."

"Oh." Conner responded, "All right."

Conner took a seat and Hayley poured him a glass of soda. He took a sip, noticing from the corner of his eyes, Kira walking over. She smiled and looked at the two of them.

"Hey guys." She said, "Hey Hayley, Can I have some apple juice?"

Hayley nodded, "No problem. Hold on a sec."
And I wish that you could see
The other better parts of me
Feel this fire I'm feeling
Then you'd see me in control
And baby then you'd know

Kira turned to Conner and leaned on the counter.

"So you going to the dance?" She asked curiously.

Conner shrugged, "If I ask someone."

She laughed and pulled his hands towards her, "Oh come on Conner! I'd like you to go?"

Conner's heart started beating, "You do!?"

She nodded, "Yeah! I asked Trent to take me to the dance! We can all have fun there!"

Conner's smile faded into a small frown. His heart sort of sunk low at the words he just heard.

"Oh.. Trent's going?"

"Is that okay?" She asked

He nodded, "Yeah, there's no problem. I guess I'll go."

She jumped for joy. It was odd how she was acting lately. A bit cheerful and less attitude. That didn't last long.

Conner laughed, "I can't imagine you dancing though."

Kira's eyes shifted and she glared at him, punching him in the shoulder.

"Excuse me? You're a complete dork Conner." She smirked and turned to walk away, "Wait till the dance comes around. I'll prove you wrong jock boy." She grinned.
But I can't read you
I wish I knew what's going through your mind
Can't touch you, your heart protecting I get left behind
I can't read you
I wish I knew what's going through your mind
Can't touch you, your heart defending I get left behind

Hayley came out of the backroom with an apple juice, "Here you go.." She began trailing off as she watched her walk towards the exit.

"Never mine Hayley. I'm not that thirsty after all. Conner made me lost my quench."

Conner's mouth draw dropped as he watched her exit with Trent. Trent gave a small wave before closing the door behind him. Conner turned around and groaned, placing his head on the counter.

"What just happened?" She asked.

"I think she's challenging me. I don't know." He replied.
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