Disclaimer: I do not own Jason or the other Rangers. They belong to Saban. Just the idea and Emma belongs to me.
Short Summary: Jason fines the perfect way to make up the Spring Dance to Emma.
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Author's Note: This is the second fic in the Jason and Emma Series. If you haven't read The Spring Dance yet, please do go read that one first before reading this one. Stay tune to find out what happens to the Couple.
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Chapter 1
Jason spread out the dark blue blanket down on the grass. Placing the picnic basket in the middle, two red roses sat on one side out of view.
He stood there and waited for her. A smile came to his face as a picture of her beautiful face entered his mind. His heart fluttered and filled with love. He knew that he loved her, and he was glad that she had forgave him for ruining the Spring Dance for her. He wouldn't have known what to do if she hadn't. Besides hating himself for the rest of his life.
That had happened 3 months ago, but felt like only yesterday he was apologizing to her. His thoughts wandered to that night in the park.
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Flashback...
He walked through the park, after he had learned that Emma had left the dance. He came to think, clear his mind, and find an away to make it up to her. He headed to his spot, but didn't expect to find her there. He knew she was upset, for when he called her name; she looked up, but then looked away.
"Emma," He said, as he walked around the picnic table and stood in front of her, "I am really sorry about tonight."
She didn't say a word to him, only looked down at the ground. He caught the tears that fell from her eyes. And then, he knew just how bad she was hurt. He reached out and wanted to touch her, let her know that he was deeply sorry, but she turned away from him, her back facing him.
He hated himself, but only if she knew, she'd understand. But, that part of his life had to be kept secret.
"If you didn't want to be there with him, why didn't you just say so," Emma finally spoke, as fresh tears fell from her eyes.
"What?" He asked confused. "That's crazy." He did want to be there with her, more then anything. He wanted the most to hold her close in his arms, to feel her heart beat against his.
He walked around and sat on the upper part of the table. Silence filled the air between the couple. She could feel his eyes on her, and it only made her cry more.
"Emma," He said quietly, finally breaking the tension between them. "I wanted to be there with you, more then anything. I waited for months to get the courage to ask you to the dance."
Emma turned facing him, listening to what he had to say. Tears burned her eyes, as fresh ones rolled down her tear stained face. Their eyes had met.
"I waited for you," Emma whispered. "When the DJ announced the last song I looked up to see if I could find you, but you were no where in sight. I thought you didn't want to be with me."
Jason scooted closer to her, taking her hand in his. "It wasn't nothing like that. I got back and you weren't there. I am really sorry for ruining your night," He told her. "I really tried getting back, but I had to take care of some business."
"You don't have to explain yourself," She told him. "I understand."
"But, I want to," He said. "I want you to know how sorry I am. I like you a lot Emma. From the moment I first saw you, I've liked you. I wanted to ask you out, but I was afraid that you would turn me down. And these past few days, spending them with you, I've really enjoyed them. When you said yes to go to the Spring Dance with me, that made me the happiest man alive and I couldn't wait until I was able to hold you in my arms. That's all I've ever wanted from the first day."
Emma sat there, shocked, confused, happy, all at the same time. What he had told her, she had felt the very same for him.
"And I can't tell you how sorry I am for ruining tonight for you," He finished.
She sighed softly, turning to face him looking up into his eyes. "Jason, you didn't ruin my night," She told him. She brought a shaky hand and lightly caressed his cheek. Any hate or anger, she had felt for him, was gone. Only love and caring feelings were there. "Just being there tonight, made it magical. I'll admit I was hurt at first, but you came here to apologize. It's okay now. Apology accepted.
He smiled, their eyes locking. A strong force held them there, together. He brushed away a strand of her hair from her face, lightly caressing her cheek. He cupped her face in his had, leaning forward, he kissed her softly.
"One day," He said, between the kiss. "I will make tonight up to you."
Emma looked up into his eyes. "You don't have to."
"But I want to." A smile came to her lips, and she leaned up and kissed him.
Flashback End...
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And that was what Jason was doing, making up that night. Even thought it had taken him 3 months, he wanted everything to be perfect. A lot of time and planning it took, keeping it a surprise from Emma, until it was the perfect time. Today was the perfect time.
