Wow! It's been a while since I've updated. Sorry I haven't updated for a while, but I've been writing another fanfic…for Lord of the Rings, entitled "Home is Where the Heart is," if you are interested (set after third movie…Frodo missing the Shire.)…and trying to come up with an idea of where to go with this story.

Disclaimer: I do not own Alex, Jen, Lucas, Captain Logan, or Ransik. They are property of Saban/Disney. I do own Christy and Chris Collins, Dr. Stein, Commander Steinback, both of Alex's grandmothers, Alex's grandpa, Jesse, Jerry, and Jessica.

Back Together…Forever?

Alex walked hurriedly to the cafeteria to meet with Jen. He was nearly late. His last period class had gotten out late due to some mischievous boys putting a gecko in the teacher's gun barrel so that when she shot, it came out. Miss Schlimer had a low tolerance for reptiles and pranks such as these, so she had lectured the class the whole class period, much to Alex's dismay. He wanted to work on his aim a little more. Jen was sitting at a table near the back when he got there, waiting patiently. "Hey," he said, smoothly sliding over on the bench.

"Hi, Alex." Jen replied, chewing her bottom lip.

"So, what do you want to start on?" he asked, looking Jen straight in the eyes with his amazing smile.

"Um…how about target?"

Alex's smile widened. He was wondering how she could know what he was thinking. "Sure." He slid out and walked with her to the door. To be polite, he opened the door, letting her through first. He led her to the classroom where they turned on the light, put on protective bullet-proof vests, grabbed some guns, and started the program. Alex watched in mock horror as Jen's bullets went astray. He decided to wrap his arms around her to steady her weapon and show her how to aim, but he somewhat worried that Julia might walk in and see him like this as she often came here after school to practice her aim.

"Here…let me position your arms. There you go. Now, look straight ahead, using the gun barrel as your guide…" He leaned in to get an idea where the bullet would go, not noticing Julia enter and get a jealous expression on her face. "Ok, now, fire!" Jen pulled the trigger and it hit the target just a few centimeters from the center. "Good!"

Jen jumped up excitedly. "Yes!" she exclaimed, making a motion with her arm.

The two looked at each other, both having big smiles on their faces. The two were slightly panting, they leaned together and kissed.

"Alexander Collins!" Julia yelled. "How dare you!?" She grabbed a shocked and dazed Alex by the ear and dragging him out of the room.

Jen ran after them. "Hey! Let him go! Leave him alone!"

Alex struggled to get out of her grip on his aching ear. "Julia, man, what's wrong with you? Let me go!" He managed to get out of her grip. The threesome was now the center of attention to the few passersby in the hall.

"Alex! What did you think you were doing? Did you take me for a fool? Think I wouldn't find out? Get out of my sight! It's over between us! Ever since we got together, I always saw you steal glances at her, and the way she looked at you…ugh!" Julia stormed off, leaving Alex standing alone with Jen in the middle of a circle of students that formed.

"Alex?" Jen said. "You alright?"

"Yeah…I guess." he replied, rubbing his bright red ear.

"I'm sorry…I should have known better." Jen apologized.

"That's alright. It was bound to happen soon anyway." Alex pushed his way through the circle and led Jen outside. "To tell you the truth, I just went out with her to get my mind off you. It wasn't fair to either of us." Alex took a seat on a nearby bench. He looked at the blue sky, filled with fluffy cumulus clouds, slightly covering the sun.

"Really?" Jen asked quietly, seating herself next to him.

"Yes, really. I never stopped liking you, Jen, but I knew your dad didn't want us together – for whatever reason, and I just wanted him to like me."

"He does, Alex. He does. He keeps asking me what I thought of you. He just doesn't believe in dating or girlfriend/boyfriend relationships. He believes basically in arranged marriage with consent of the daughter. He wouldn't force me to marry someone I didn't like."

"I see. I understand now." Alex fell silent. "Um…you want to go back and practice some more?"

"Yeah, I guess. If you're sure you're alright."

"I'm just fine. I told you that I didn't care for Julia that much. She was a sweet girl and all and kind of cute, but it's you I like, not her."

The couple began to walk towards the room. "So, you want to try the whole relationship thing again."

"Yeah, I guess. If you are ok with it."

"I am." Jen confirmed. The two continued hand in hand. Alex watched for an hour as Jen improved, one shot at a time, occasionally helping her get her aim correct. She still was not doing as good as Alex, but at least she was getting better.

"Much improved." Alex said with a satisfied grin.

"Thanks." Jen blushed.

"Welcome. May I walk you to your room?"

"Sure, but you may have to talk to Julia then…she's my roommate. I'll never hear the end of this." Jen rolled her eyes.

"I know. She can be that way at times, especially when she's mad."

"Alex?" Jen said, when the two were at the door to her room.

"Yes, Jennifer?"

"You and me…"

"Forever." he finished. "Goodbye, Jen."

"Goodbye for now, Alex. See you tomorrow or at dinner."

Alex walked off and turned to see her blowing a kiss. He chuckled quietly. Will our slogan be true…this time? he could not help but think as he neared his room.