Stuck Chapter 8: Planning, a power rangers fanfic

Kim pulled into a parking spot outback of the Cybercafé. There were times where she could just drive all night and get lost in her music. She had to laugh, most people wouldn't think little Kimberly Hart would have a "pimped out ride", as she had heard several students refer to it that morning.

While living in Florida, there had been may nights when she and her roommate, Sarah, would be walking back from a movie and stumble across a street race. Being there for over a year, they had seen quite a few races, and several boys form the gymnastics team would often talk about them, some had even raced in them. She wasn't really into the racing, but more the detailing done on some of the cars. That's what really caught her eye.

When she came back from Paris, and began attending classes at UCLA, she had decided that she was going to purchase herself a car and fix it up, and that's exactly what she did. It took her a while to save up enough money to buy a car and to save up for the detailing, but once she got her masters, she had enough, so she bought a 2001 Acura RSX. Luckily for her, she had decided to go to teachers college, so she would be able to have the detailing done over a period of time.

She wanted to design the car herself, she wanted it to represent her, and it did. It was black on the outside, with a pink decal of crane on both sides. Tinted windows, and a pink under-glow, underneath the car. On the inside, it was black seats, with pink outline, and the headrests had a picture of a crane on it. Wrapped around the rearview mirror was a pink and white lay that she had picked up in Florida. Underneath the two front seats were 8" pink LED lights, and finally her stereo system. It had been the most expensive add-on to the car. The two doors were equipped with 2 speakers, in the back there was 8 speakers and 4 subwoofers, you could hear her coming for miles.

The car was her baby, she didn't care that she was slowly closing in on 30, her car represented her, her animal spirit, graceful and agile. She wondered what Tommy thought of her car? He had been a Turbo ranger, when they rescued her and Jason from Divatox.

At that point, her and Jason had still been in contact, he even flew down to see her as soon as he got back from the Peace Conference. He had visited her a total of 3 times, before she said she would come back to Angel Grove with him for a visit. In their time together, he had showed her how to drive a standard. Granted it hadn't been easy, but she was determined, and Jason had been patient with her. After the Divatox incident, she hadn't heard from him since.

Stepping out of the car, she closed the door and locked it. Placing her keys in her purse, she headed to the front entrance of the café. When she walked in, she noticed that there was a lot of people, mostly teenagers, this must be their hang-out spot, she thought to herself.

She looked around and couldn't see Tommy any where. She did, however, spot Conner and Ethan standing off to the side, so she decided to make her way over to them, while she waited for Tommy to come.

Conner looked up and saw Kim making her way to them. "Man, Dr. O is one lucky dude. How he ever scored a chick like Ms. Hart I will never know."

Ethan looked to wear Conner was looking and laughed, "Don't let either of them hear you say that, or you'll be on clean-up duty for a month."

Conner cringed, "Don't remind me. It's not my fault Dr. O had a big stick up his ass."

Kim laughed as she heard Conner's comment, "That's cause he is a stuffy old science teacher, and not a cool history teacher like me!" She winked at the two and smiled.

"I didn't mean anything by it Ms. Hart…" Before Conner could finish, Kim put up her hand, telling him to stop. "Don't worry about it Conner, you should've heard us back in the day giving Tommy a hard time, comes with the job." She winked, "And Conner, when we're not in school you can call me Kim, Ms. Hart makes me feel old." They all laughed and Kim turned towards Ethan, "same goes for you." They nodded.

When there laughter settled, Conner looked at Kim, "So why isn't Dr. O as cool as you?" Kim laughed and shrugged, "Cause he's got a big stick up his ass." Conner and Ethan started laughing, they couldn't stop Kim from answering the question, as they saw Tommy approach them.

"So I have stick up my ass eh?" Kim turned around quickly to see Tommy standing right behind her. She couldn't help but give a small laugh, "Well you got to admit it Oliver, you have lost the fun."

Tommy shook his head, "You just wait Hart, we shall see who has lost the fun." With a smirk he turned to look at Conner and Ethan who were laughing. He shook his head and returned his attention back towards Kim.

He looked down and her and drew in a breath, he could feel his body temperature slowly rising. Damn she's hot, he thought as he noticed that her clothes hugged all the right curves. He had always known Kim was good looking, but there was something different about her, they was she carried herself, it was a "don't mess with me attitude", that made her look even more sexier.

Kim glanced up at Tommy and noticed him starring, she gave him a small laugh, and she noticed him blush. She looked him up and down, Man, he's got an even better body then I remember. Kim noticed how the black t-shirt he was wearing shoed off his defined muscles. He's even gotten a sense of style. She laughed, but she couldn't help but notice that he had his earrings in She remembered when he was back at her house, that they weren't in, she assumed he didn't wear them anymore. Must have to take them out for school or something.

"So I take it that you two fixed things?" Conner asked noticing the looks they were giving each other. Tommy blushed and went to answer but Kim beat him to it. "Ya, we still have some stuff to work out, but I think we'll be ok." She gave Tommy a reassuring smile. He nodded, "Ya" Just then Hayley came onto the stage to announce Kira and her band.

"We all know why you are hear, so I guess there is no need for me to introduce her, take it away Kira."

Kira came onto the stage and looked over at Kim and Tommy and winked.

I know I can be a little stubborn sometimes
A little righteous and too proud
I just want to find a way to compromise
Cos I believe that we can work things out

I thought I had all the answers never giving in
But baby since you've gone I admit that I was wrong

All I know is I'm lost without you I'm not gonna lie
How my going to be strong without you I need you by my side
If we ever say we'll never be together and we ended with goodbye don't know what I'd do ...I'm
lost without you
I keep trying to find my way but all I know is I'm lost without you
I keep trying to face the day I'm lost without you

How my ever gonna get rid of these blues
Baby I'm so lonely all the time
Everywhere I go I get so confused
You're the only thing that's on my mind

Tommy looked over at Kim who was just standing there listening to the lyrics, Tommy couldn't help but be affected by them to. He had always known that he was lost without her. There were days where he couldn't tell up from down.

Oh my beds so cold at night and I miss you more each day
Only you can make it right no I'm not too proud to say

If I could only hold you now and make the pain just go away
Can't stop the tears from running down my face
Oh

Kim looked up at Tommy and gave him a small smile, sure she still loved him, and her life had been a complete wreck since she left for Florida, but she wasn't ready to be with him, she knew she wanted to be, but in time.

When Kira finished everyone clapped, even Tommy and Kim, even though they were both deep in their thoughts. Just then Hayley came up to Tommy, "Hey Tommy, can I get you anything?"

Tommy gave her a small smile, "No I'm Hayley, thanks." She nodded, "Looking good tonight Tommy." Tommy blushed, "Thanks." Hayley nodded and went to look at the petite brunette standing close to him, she looked familiar, but she couldn't put her finger on it. "For you Ms?" Kim shook her head, she couldn't help but feel a little jealous at the interaction between Tommy and this woman. "No I'm good thanks." Hayley nodded, mentally noting to ask Tommy about her later.

"Alright, we'll I will see you later Tommy." Tommy nodded and waved goodbye. He couldn't quite read Kim's reaction, but he couldn't help but give a slight chuckle. "Something funny Tommy?" Kim asked. He shook his head, "No."

Just then Kira started playing another song and a young man came up to them and looked at Kim, "Hi, my name's Mark, I was wondering if you'd like to dance?"

Kim was about to say no, but the look on Tommy's face was priceless. She just couldn't resist playing with him a little. "Sure, I'm Kim." Kim took his hand and they made their way to the dance floor.

amazing fairytale that had come true
Mr reliable romantic was you
blinded misguided in the arms of love
just 'cause it suited the both of us

then it all went wrong
i'm the one to blame
taking you for granted
in so many ways
when i look back now
how can i ever forget
you make me so happy
the day we met

Tommy looked over to Kim dancing with "Mark", he knew he was jealous, he was never able to handle anyone touching her but him, together or not. Just then Kira's lyrics filled his ears. It hit him close to home, too close. Before he knew what he was doing, he made his way over to where Kim was dancing, "May I cut in?" Kim nodded, and smiled at Mark.

how could something so magic
become something so tragic
right before my eyes
two separate lives
every second was a precious moment
now i'm thinking about the path i've chosen
wish i could un-make my big mistake
my big mistake

communication had broken down
this situation was out of our hands
well my hands
you've got to please understand
that i was too young, yes just
too young for that
i guess it all went wrong
and i'm the one to blame
but what i would give to have you back again

Kim let Tommy wrap his arms tightly around her. She rested her head on his broad shoulders, and he placed his heads softly on the top of her head. He knew there was little point in agonizing over his past mistakes with Kim and their relationship, but he couldn't help it, it was part of the reason, large part, to why they weren't still together.

the days the weeks the months
the years that we have wasted
i'm sorry
i still love you
i don't expect a call 'cause my apology's belated
i'm sorry
and i miss you all my life

Tommy pulled her as close as he could as he heard the song ending, he bent his head down to her ear and whispered, "I really am sorry Kim, and I do still love you."

Kim looked up at him, a few tears ran down her face and she nodded, "I know I am too, and I do still love you Tommy, but." Tommy nodded, telling her she needed not to go further.

"Why don't we go get some air before getting out of here, you know tomorrow's a school day, and you know me and waking up in the morning" Kim had to laugh, Tommy was never really a morning person, probably why he was alywas late for school, though he did have a tardiness problem outside of school. "Ya I could use the fresh air." The two said goodbye to Conner and Ethan and told them to say goodbye to Kira. They walked outside and they both looked up at the stars.

"Nice night out." Kim said as she wrapped her arms around herself. Tommy nodded, "Cold?" Kim shook her heaqd, "No, I'm ok." Tommy gave her a look that said, you lying to me? She just shook her head and smiled. "So black eh?" Tommy laughed, "You know, trying to see how many colors I can be." Kim laughed, "Well for down, you gonnna go for all the colors, cause I gotta say, I don't know about you and pink, doesn't really seem to be your color." Tommy laughed.

"I'll leave the pink up to you." She had to laugh, "Good, cause we both know you couldn't handle it" She said with a wink. "Whatever you say Kim." She nodded, "I say. Oh.. I have your sweater in my car." Tommy nodded, "Oh ya, forgot I put you in that." Kim shook her head, "Forgot already. I can't believe you still have that sweater." Tommy shrugged, "It's compfy, does the trick, and you bought it for me, I still have all the stuff you bought for me."

Kim looked at him in awe and smiled, "I have all the stuff you gave me, I just couldn't bare to part with it." Tommy nodded and miled, "I'm glad." They made their way to Kim's car and Tommy let out a whistle, "Girl where did you score this ride?" Kim couldn't help but laugh, "I bought it, and designed it myself, it you must know." Tommy's mouth was wide open with shock, she designed this? "How.. but when?" Kim laughed, and unlocked the car letting him have a look as to what was on the inside.

"Living in Florida, I got to see quite a few street races, anyways, I thought some of the designs were really cool, so I wanted to have one of my own, you know, to represent me. So when I got my masters at UCLA i bought the car, and went to teaches college, and then slowly began to detail it. You like?" She asked, not knowing why she wanted his approval of her car.

"I like very much. This is really cool Kim. I'm impressed." He said as he checked out all her little gizmos and gadgets. "Thanks" She said with a big smile. She stepped beside Tommy and reached into the car and pulled out his sweater, "Thanks for letting me borrow it." She handed him the sweater and he smiled, "Anytime." She nodded, "I guess we should head home and prepare for tomorrow. Total TGIF!"

He smiled, friday's were always everyone's favorite, no school the next day, "You, thank god eh. I guess I'll see you tomorrow then at school." She nodded, "Ya, see you there, maybe I'll even take you for a ride in my pimped out ride." Tommy burst out laughing, "Oh Kim, don't ever say that again, but I would like to go for a ride though, see how she handles" Kim laughed, "Alright, you got a deal. See you tomorrow Tommy."

She got into her car and waved goodbye before she pulled out of the parking lot quickly, "Show off" he yelled, before making his way to his car.

The drive home was surprisingly quick for Tommy, he'd look back on his night with Kim, it had been fun, sort of, it was still awkward between them, but it was getting better. He pulled up into his house and got out. He got in and saw there was no messages. He looked at the clock, 9:00 pm, not too late to call Jase, he thought to himself. He grabbed his phone and quickly dialed the numbers.

"Talk to me."

"Bro, you goota get a better way to answer the phone." Tommy said laughing.

"Your just jealous cause you can't pull it off." Jason said with a smile, "What can I do for you, oh fearless and mighty leader?"

"Funny" Tommy said before he sighed, "We have a slight problem on our hands."

That caught Jason's attention, "What's up?"

Tommy went to sit on his couch. "When was the last time you heard from Kim?"

Jason was surprised that Tommy had asked him that, "Why? Is she in some kind of trouble?"

Tommy shook his head, "No Bro, just answer the question."

He heard Jason sigh, "I guess not for a while. Since we had been kidnapped by Divatox. She had left me a few dozen messages a few years later, but I didn't get a chance to call her back. Gues sit's been a while. Why do you ask?"

"Cause she's here, and she's very pissed."

Jason sucked in a breath, he had been on the receiving end of Kim's anger before, not pretty, "How pissed is pissed?"

Tommy laughed, "At me or you?" He heard Jason laugh, "At me. only a little, we both made mistakes, there was another factor in our breakup that we weren't aware of till now, so she forgave me pretty quick, but i don't think she has fully. At you, I'd say, she makes Zedd look tame."

Jason sighed, "That bad eh. Why is she mad?"

"She hasn't heard from anyone since Christmas, everyone dropped her, and she felt abandoned, especially since she was all the way in Florida. I guess you were her last link to her past, I know you two were always tight. She's not just mad at you, but at everyone. She called no one answered. I think she was more upset with you, cause she called you when her dad died, and you didn't answer, she went through that all alone to,"

Jason was mentally kicking himself, how could he have not called her, she was his "sister" for god sakes, "Oh man, Tommy I had no idea. She is going to rip me a new one."

Tommy laughed, "Understatement."

Jason sighed, "Alright bro, I'm coming down there, I think she and I need to have a talk, mainly her yelling at me and me appologizing, but I owe her at least that much."

Tommy nodded, not knowing how much of a good idea that actually would be, but knew it was the right thing to do, "Alright bro, come down whenever, and you can crash here again. Is there anyone else home? Maybe it will do her good to see some old friends."

Jason thought about it, maybe after he and Kim talked it would do her some good to see that everyone still loved and cared for her, "Ya, Rocky's here, Aisha is back from Africa. Zack is currenlty touring the world with some broadway showand Adam is in LA. Trini is in Europe somewhere on business, I don't know where Kat is, Tanya is in New York, and Billy is still onm Aquitar."

Tommy nodded, "Alright, why don't you seeif Rocky and Aishawant to come down with you, and get back to me, and we'll try and figure a gentle way to surprise Kim."

Jasopn laughed, "Ya, cause that will help. Alright bro I will call you tomorrow after 4, and let you know if they want to come, and I can't see a reason why not, so you should make accomodations for 3"

Tommy nodded, "Sounds good bro, I will see you soon."

"Later" Jason said and hung up the phone.

Tommy silently prayed to himself that he was doing the right thing, she needs to know that we didn't mean to abandon her. I just hope she can forgive everyone as easily as she did me, well sort of. Tommy sighed, knowing he better get everything organized for tomorrow, or he'd be late for work in the morning, and he wasn't in the mood to face Principal Randall.

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