Disclaimer: We do not own the power rangers. They belong to Saban/Disney. However, we are holding Jason and Tommy for a ransom of…..1 MILLION DOLLARS and all of the popcorn we can eat!!
Tommy jumps up. "You're crazy. Do you really expect them to pay?"
Destiny and Ivy laugh evilly. "No, Mr. Oliver. We expect them to DIE!" (hey, it's hard thinking up interesting disclaimers!)
Authors' notes: Thanks go out to all of you wonderful readers who have given us reviews and suggestions. They are greatly appreciated. A special thanks to Kitty, who threatened us with death if we didn't update.
WARNING!!: This fic contains a steamy Jason/Tommy scene. If you are going to get offended, please stop reading now.
Timeline: This takes place during Zeo, shortly after Jason returns as the Gold Ranger.
Jason stepped back from the punching bag and took a deep breath. He had just released all of his anger and frustration, and he felt completely drained. Walking over to his bathroom, he grabbed a towel and wiped the sweat from his face and chest. With a sigh he threw the towel to the floor and sat on his bed. Flashes from the previous day flew through his mind, Tommy's angry voice resounding in his head. "This is MY team, and I don't need your help! I was just fine without you. I am not the weakling you left behind!" Jason buried his head in his hands. "The Tommy you knew was a pathetic weakling who relied on you and Kimberly to do everything. I'm not that Tommy anymore. That was my choice." Jason punched the wall. "GOD!" He shook his hand to relieve the throbbing the impact had caused.
He heard a soft chuckle. "Not too smart, Bro."
Jason looked up, and his breath caught in his throat. Tommy casually leaned against the doorway, his arms crossed. His tight red shirt stretched across his well-defined chest. His hair hung loosely around his face. Jason's hands tightened into fists, and he sternly stopped himself from walking over and running his fingers through the silky strands. Tommy looked at him with a lazy smile that sent tingles through Jason's body. Taking a deep breath to steady himself, the gold ranger stood. "Tommy."
Tommy straightened and walked towards him, his smile becoming a smirk. "No need to get up. I prefer you on the bed."
Jason looked at him in confusion. "What?"
Tommy closed the gap between them. "Shut up." Leaning forward, he pressed his lips to Jason's.
Jason's eyes widened. He tried to pull away, but Tommy slipped his hand behind Jason's head, holding him there. What the hell is he doing? Has he gone insane? I can't… Tommy's tongue pushed past Jason's lips and caressed his tongue, and all thought dissolved from Jason's mind. With a moan he pulled Tommy closer.
Tommy pushed Jason down onto the bed, not breaking contact with his mouth. His strong hands caressed Jason's bare chest and stomach, burning his skin. Jason tangled his fingers in Tommy's hair and pulled him closer, devouring his mouth. Tommy rewarded him with a moan.
Jason's head was spinning, and he felt like he was drowning in the deluge of sensations that overwhelmed him. He could only think one thing. Please don't stop! Grabbing the hem of Tommy's shirt, he pulled it up. The red ranger broke away just long enough to let Jason rid him of the garment, then once again captured his mouth. Jason moved his hands over every inch of Tommy's hard body. God, he's perfect!
They finally broke apart, and Jason looked up at him in shock. "How did you know…"
Tommy smiled. "Isn't that my job, bro? To know you?"
Jason returned the smile. "You have no idea how long I've wanted this. Wanted you."
"Well, now you have me." Tommy lowered his head once more, capturing Jason's lips in a tender kiss that made the gold ranger's pulse race. When he lifted his head again he had a smile on his face. "I love you, Jase."
Jason smiled. "And I love you. More than I could ever say." Suddenly he tilted his head. "Do you hear something ringing?" It was an incessant noise, growing louder and louder…
Jason reached out a hand and smacked the alarm clock. It took a few hits, but finally was silenced. Rolling over, he ran a hand through his hair and opened his eyes. Just a dream. Another dream. With a sigh he rose from his bed and walked into the bathroom. Time for another cold shower!
He emerged ten minutes later. Opening his drawer, he grabbed a clean pair of boxers, his jeans, and a black t-shirt. He pulled on the clothes, then walked over and sat back down on his bed. Picking up a remote, he turned on the TV. He watched the images flash across the screen, but his mind was elsewhere. What the hell am I going to do about Tommy? I'm so damn confused! There's only one person I can talk to about this. I only hope he's there.
He picked up his phone and started to dial, but the sight of the communicator on his wrist stopped him. Would it be an abuse of my power to use this? I mean, Tommy's and my relationship does affect the team. So it's really for the team. Turning off the phone, he set it in it's cradle. I just hope Zordon feels the same way.
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Zach Taylor turned off the water and reached for a towel, wrapping it around his waist. He had had a tough workout that morning, and his muscles ached. Of course, the workout Rick gave me last night was rather strenuous as well. Not that I minded. He smiled as he thought of his boyfriend. He had fallen hard for the blond haired, blue-eyed boy the second he had seen him. It had been Rick who encouraged him to come out of the closet, Rick who had warned him about the occasional insults, and Rick who had been there for him when Jason left. He was absolutely crazy about him, and luckily it seemed his partner shared the same emotions. Pulling on a pair of boxers, he headed down the hall to his room.
Upon entering he headed straight to his closet to grab clothes for the day. He was choosing between shirts when he heard a voice. "What, I don't even get a hello?" Zack turned with a smile, expecting to see his boyfriend. When he saw the figure sitting on the bed he took a step back in shock, tripping over a pair of shoes and falling into the closet. Jason grinned. "Graceful as ever, I see."
"Jesus, Jase, don't do that to me!! I don't think my heart can take it!" Jason walked over to help his friend up, and Zach pulled him into a hug. "God it's good to see you! What are you doing here?"
Jason hugged him back, his smile growing. "Well, for one thing, I really needed that."
Zach hugged him tightly for a few more moments, then pulled away. "Why? Things not going well at home?" Jason shook his head, and Zach gave him a knowing look. "This have anything to do with a certain sexy, guilt-ridden ranger we all know and love?"
Jason sighed and sat down on the bed. "I know I've been complaining that he's been acting weird lately, but this was kind of the icing on the cake. We had a fight." As Zach dressed Jason explained the details of the previous day – Mondo's monster, his suggestion and the confrontation that followed. "And to top it off I'm dreaming about him seducing me, which doesn't make the situation any easier to bear." He looked hopefully at his best friend. "What do you think?"
Zach shook his head. "First of all I think you're more in love with him than you were when you left." The gold ranger flushed, confirming Zach's suspicion. The former ranger shook his head. He's absolutely impossible. They belong together, why can't they see that? "I think you guys need to sit down and talk if you want to save this friendship. If you wait much longer this gap is going to be too large to bridge. And I know you don't want to lose him."
Jason sighed and walked over too the window, looking at the amazing sight of the Alps rising behind the town, touching the sky. "He's the most important person in my life. I don't know what I would do if I lost him."
Zach sighed. He'd gotten over his jealousy of Jason and Tommy's strong bond long ago. Now he just wanted to see his best friend happy. "I still hold true to my original opinion. You need to be honest with him."
Jason turned and looked at him incredulously. "Oh yeah, that would go over really well. 'Hey Tommy, I know we haven't been getting along lately, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm in love with you, and I've been having dreams of you seducing me.' I'm sure he'd just rush right into my arms." He turned back towards the window.
Zach chuckled. Walking over to join his friend, he punched him lightly in the arm. "That's not what I meant, you dope. I mean you need to tell him how much he means to you. You can tell him that you love him without saying that you're in love with him. I mean, unless you fix this friendship there's never going to be a chance for anything more."
"There's never going to be a chance for that anyway. Tommy is never going to look at me that way!" Jason closed his eyes and leaned his forehead against the cool glass. "I'm such an idiot. How could I fall for my best friend?"
Zach put a comforting hand on his friend's shoulder. "You're not an idiot, Jase. Tommy's an amazing person, and you two clicked like no one I'd ever seen before. You belong together."
Jason smiled. "Thanks." Turning, he impulsively grabbed Zach in a hug. "God I miss having my conscience around."
Zach grinned, hugging him back. "What about me? Without you around, I have no one to get me into trouble!"
"Oh, I'm sure Rick can manage that. How are you two? You still whipped?"
Zach laughed. "As long as he's holding the whip, I'm there." Then he sobered. "Seriously Jase, talk to him. What you guys have is too good to let go. And if you need to fight for it, that's what you'll have to do."
Jason nodded. "I know." He smiled. "How is it you can always make me feel better?"
Zach shrugged, a twinkle in his eye. "Wasn't that my job? You were the jock, Kim was the cheerleader, Billy was the brain, Trini was the heart, and I was the clown."
Jason laughed. "That sounds about right." He shook his head. "Angel Grove isn't the same without you guys there. It just seems…wrong somehow."
Zach hugged him again. "You'll adjust, I'm sure. Speaking of Angel Grove, shouldn't you get back? By my calculations school started 45 min. ago."
Jason looked at his watch and jumped. "Shit! Ok, I'm just gonna go right to school." He gave Zach one last quick hug, then stepped back. "I'll call you."
Zach nodded. "Talk to him!" Jason smiled, then disappeared in a streak of gold.
Zach sighed. Are these two ever going to get their heads together? Any idiot can see they're soulmates. Well, if it's meant to be, it'll happen. If not…I just hope Jason finds someone to make him happy. Like I have. With a smile he picked up the phone to call his boyfriend.
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TBC