AN: Wow. What an incredibly long time it has been! I apologize guys, trulyI do! I hope you havnt deserted me! Now, this is the chapter where you're all going to squeel. I thought i was going to continue this story, but i've realized that its finished where it is, and its time to move on. thanks to all those who read along and enjoyed the story! It's been great! The Song used it "We could be in love".

Kimberly dragged Tommy over to where Tanya and Adam were dancing, placing her back to Tanya and talking over her shoulder.

"So, what happened?" She asked, completely aware of Tommy's oblivious look.

"They ended up spending the whole day together," Tanya relayed over her shoulder. Kim squealed.

"Did they show any signs?" She wanted to know anxiously. Tanya bit her lip.

"Well I don't really know, Adam and I were with a separate group of kids. But the only reason they're here is because they convinced each other to come! I think you're right Kim, this could work." Tanya said, and Kim laughed happily.

"What could work?" Tommy asked.

"Nothing!" Kimberly and Tanya said at the same time. They shared a giggle.

"What do we do next?" Tanya wanted to know. Kim looked around, a thoughtful look on her face.

"I think I have an idea."

"And I've got to remember to get that dress back to Susan…" Kat muttered to herself, anxiously chewing on the eraser of her pencil. She might as well get herself organized while she was here. There wasn't much else to do but accept the continuous flow of smoothies Ernie offered. What she wouldn't give to have a non-virgin drink right now. She didn't particularly like alcohol, but the littlest bit of vodka in a juiced smoothie could sure take the edge off the day.

"Busy?" A voice questioned over her shoulder, and she jumped. Jason stood back to avoid getting jabbed with the pencil, or splashed with the smoothie that said pencil had just knocked over. Kat smacked her head and sighed, watching the pink contents of the glass spill over the counter and onto the floor.

"Oh I'm sorry!" Kat said immediately. Jason reached over the counter and grabbed one of Ernie's rags, trying to stop the flow before it got worse.

"No worries," Jason assured. "I've done that plenty of times." He shot her a casual smile, and she gave him a tired-but-trying look, which he seemed to take at face value. She quickly helped him mop up the spill.

"Another crisis averted." He assured, taking a seat next to hers. "Hey Ernie, I think we need another one of these strawberry banana things." He pointed to Kat's glass and the portly store owner nodded from the other side of the counter.

"Tell me you're as tired as I am?" Kat asked wearily. Jason smiled weakly at her and reached out to squeeze her shoulder.

"I don't know how Adam and Tanya are able to move that much, let alone be happy about it." He mused, glancing out at their friends on the dance floor. Kat looked back at them as well, and was a little surprised to see Kim and Tanya deep in conversation while Tommy and Adam looked extremely confused.

"Yes well, they have reasons." Kat smirked a little bit to herself at her friends, although now she was feeling considerably gloomier.

"What's that mean?" Jason asked curiously. Kat bit her lip quickly and turned back to her note book.

"Well you know, Tanya and Adam are just crazy for each other, just like Kim and Tommy. I mean it must be nice, all that attention…" Don't bring this up with him, she scolded herself mentally. It had been a long day, she was tired and irritable and this was the last thing she really needed to be doing; having a personal conversation with Jason.

"What's this?" He asked, propping his chin up on his fist quizzically. "Miss Independent is lonely?" There was a subtle note of sarcasm in his voice mixed with something else she couldn't interpret, and she felt herself beginning to blush.

"Well… I didn't say-" Before she could finish her sentence she was interrupted by the rest of their friends coming up to join them. She was beyond grateful at that moment for their less than perfect timing.

"What on earth can the three of you be doing sitting here?" Kim wanted to know immediately upon reaching her seat. Kat was still trying to control her blush, but Jason was quick on his feet.

"What's it to you, twinkle toes?" He shot back, and Kim stuck her tongue out at him.

"I'm enjoying a good book." Billy put in, somewhat unhelpfully. Jason shut his eyes and shook his head slightly and Kat couldn't help a giggle.

"Mixers are not for reading or talking! They are for dancing and drinking and good company. That's all. The three of you don't know the point of social activities." Kim accused good naturedly. Jason responded this time by sticking his tongue out. Billy was smiling over Jason's shoulder and Kat finally relaxed into her seat.

"I'm sorry, oh great social butterfly, I can never amount to your greatness!" Billy acted sad and Jason laughed.

"Billy, I have a full smoothie in my hand." Kim warned.

"Careful Kim, I think his book might be more dangerous that your smoothie." Jason added in, and Billy held up the book and waved it threateningly. Kim finally smiled brightly at them.

"That's it! I say we get these three out on the floor. Who's with me?" She said loudly, and Tanya clapped her hands. Tommy and Adam exchanged what appeared to be knowing looks, and before any one could say another word Kim had grabbed Billy's hand and drug him out onto the floor, Tanya was reaching for Jason and Adam had grabbed her hand. Kat tried to refuse but none of them would hear a word of it and before she knew it she found herself out on the floor.

"I know what you're doing." Billy said dryly as Kim pulled him onto the floor.

"Of course you do. You're not a super genius for nothing." She told him, smiling mischievously.

"Has it ever occurred to you that you could just leave things alone and let them happen without your meddling?" He asked her, letting her lead the dancing.

"You know, Trini used to tell me something just like that." Kim stated. She twirled around happily. "But I never listened to it."

Billy gave her a dry laugh. "You rarely do."

The song was fast and it was easy to move around. Laugher surrounded her as she shot a look at Adam. He held his hands up in defense.

"Wasn't my idea!" He told her honestly, but she shoved him in the arm anyways. Looking around Kat could see Kim and Billy laughing and swinging each other around, and Jason and Tanya were doing much of the same while Jason appeared to be interrogating her. Rocky was just off to the side of them, dancing closely with whatsername. Tommy was no where in sight though.

Suddenly she was twisted around as everyone seemed to change partners and she found herself next to Billy instead.

"I'll get her for this." Billy promised, but his threat was much less effective with the reluctant smile he wore. Kat smiled too.

"Actually, it's not so bad when you have the energy for it." Kat told him as he spun her around. They continued giggling and dancing for several minutes. Beside them, Kim and Jason were arguing good naturedly over something and Tanya and Adam had been happily reunited.

"Maybe," Billy told her, drawing her attention back. "But I smell a rat."

Having been swung around by Tanya and into Kim's warm and knowing smile, Jason's look turned warning.

"What's this all about?" He asked, taking her hand and spinning around with her.

"What ever do you mean?" Kim asked innocently. Too innocently, Jason thought.

"Don't give me that!" Jason said back giving her a look. Kim's warm smile was hard to resist, but he knew his friend far to well.

"Jason, you're so paranoid!" Kim said, shaking her head. The look in her eyes flashed him a warning that something was up, but before he could comment she was turning him around. "Learn to trust a little!"

And then he found himself face to face with Kat. As suddenly as it had started, the music stopped. It was quickly replaced by a much softer tune and Jason felt a blush. He knew this song.

Be still my heart
Lately its mind is on its own
It would go far and wide
Just to be near you

He looked around him anxiously, as he noticed Kat did too. Tommy had appeared in Kim's arms out of nowhere. Tanya and Adam were already swaying happily to the music. Rocky and his date were doing a bit more than dancing by now and Billy, the little rat had somehow made it back to the juice bar. This was quite the feet, as the dance floor seemed to get more crowded by the second. Jason found himself pushed even closer to Kat.

She gave him a weak smile, and he gave her a shrug in return. "Well…" He held out his hand to her. Kat gave him a smile and stepped towards him, taking his hand.

Even the stars
Shine a bit bright I've noticed
When you're close to me
Still it remains a mystery

They swayed around gently, both being cautious of their sunburns. Jason felt himself relax a little bit as Kat seemed to. He couldn't help but rub her hand gently with his thumb, amazed at how soft her skin was after a day in the sun and water. Kat bowed her head slightly as they swayed.

"Leave it to Kim." Jason mumbled. Kat looked up at him.

"What?" She asked lightly. Jason shook his head.

"Somehow, I feel this was planned." He nodded in Kim's directly, and he saw Kat glance over his shoulder and smile.

"She's watching us." Kat said simply. Jason nodded, pursing his lips.

"Why does it not surprise me?" He said dryly and Kat smiled at him.

"Well… you can't really blame them. For getting that idea, I mean. We do spend an awful lot of time together." Kat ventured hesitantly. Jason nodded, assuring her that he knew what she meant.

"You think our time together is awful?" He teased, pretending to be hurt.

"No!" Kat said immediately. Then, realizing he'd been teasing, she smiled shyly and bowed her head again. An attempt to hide the blush, Jason mused.

"Your sunburns getting brighter." He said gently, and Kat playfully swatted his arm.

Anyone who seen us
Knows what's going on between us
It doesn't take a genius
To read between the lines

"Kim's always doing things like this, isn't she?" Kat asked, recalling a few schemes she had helped the boys with.

"Always." Jason nodded, smiling. "Especially to people she cares about. So we should feel special." He said, glancing over his own shoulder again. Kim quickly looked away as he caught her looking and he shook his head.

"Do you feel special?" Kat asked sarcastically, and Jason smiled at her.

"Well, I am dancing with Katherine Hillard, the most entrancing girl in Angel Grove, so yes I do feel pretty special." Well, if Kim had set it up, he might as well take advantage of it.

Kat blushed again, and turned her face away to hide it. "Jason… come on." She pleaded gently. His smile only got bigger.

"What? I can't be honest?" He said again, and this time Kat gave him a look that clearly said it wasn't a good time. Jason cleared his throat and looked away.

Now it was his turn to blush.

And it's not just wishful thinking
Or only me who's dreaming
I know what these are symptoms of
We could be in love

Kat smiled good naturedly at him, and saw his blush. Was it possible that he wasn't just teasing, she wondered. Maybe he was being sincere, and she'd just ruined it. She bit her lip hard, and then smiled when he turned his head back to her.

"Sorry." He mumbled. Kat shook her head immediately.

"Don't be. Maybe I'm just irritable today." She fumbled, and bit her lip again.

This was silly. This was Jason! Kim had set them up thinking that there was something there that wasn't, and now Kat was looking for it too. Oh, this was ridiculous. She should just set the lines right here and now and forget about it.

Only, being this close to him, and dancing with him, and watching him smile at her like that, she found there was no way she could get the words out.

Could she really have feelings for Jason?

I ask myself why
I sleep like a baby through the night
Maybe it helps to know
You'll be there tomorrow

"Oh, this is ridiculous." Kat muttered to herself, resting her forehead on Jason's chest. He looked down at her, puzzled.

"What is?" He asked, giving her hand a squeeze.

"This! You and me and… this. I mean, it's silly. We're friends. Good friends, but still friends. Kim is being ridiculous for ever considering it…" Kat said, aggravated. "Isn't she?"

Jason was about to smirk and reply when Kat's question caught him off guard. He paused for a moment, and finally, pursing his lips, "Yeah, I mean, we'd be stupid to even consider it."

Kat nodded, agreeing with him. "Yeah, stupid."

The conversation faded away then as they continued to sway, and upon looking down at Kat once more he shut his eyes tightly.

Oh boy, he thought, I think I'm stupid.

Don't open my eyes,
I'll wake from the spell I'm under.
Makes me wonder how, tell me how,
I could live without you now…

I must be stupid, Kat thought to herself. Watching their feet sway underneath her she tried hard not to look up at him again.

This just would not do. She was going to have to kill Kim. She and Jason? She watched their feet beneath her twirling around and tried not to think at all. Tried not to be stupid.

And what was worse, the song didn't seem like it was going to end any time soon either. Kat took a deep breathe and finally looked up to his face again, but was struck with a strange dizzy sensation. She must have swayed backwards because Jason's grip tightened, and his look turned concerned.

"Are you alright?" He asked gently, the expression on his face caring. Kat nodded, locking his gaze with her own.

"I'm feeling a little light headed." She murmured. Jason nodded again, practically holding her upright as she regained her balance.

"It's probably from all the dancing." He told her gently. His face seemed somehow closer. "Maybe we should…" His voice trailed off, and Kat finished for him.

"Stop?" She suggested, unable to pull away from him. Jason nodded once, and continued to look at her the same way she was probably looking at him. Confused, afraid, and wanting.

"Yeah," he gulped in answer.

All my life
I have dreamed of this
But I could not see your face
Don't ask why two such distant stars
Can fall right into place

And before either could explain it they're faces grew closer together, and the music and the people seemed to fade away as their lips met. Clumsy at first, what was a completely awkward situation turned smooth and easy in a matter of seconds.

Jason was slightly aware of her hand moving up to the side of his face, and his arm tightening around her waist. With their mouths pushed together and their arms encircling one another Jason couldn't imagine another place he ever wanted to be again. All those descriptions of heavenly kisses had been wrong. This was much better.

Kat tried desperately to quiet her screaming mind as it argued with what she was doing. But no matter what she was telling herself she found she couldn't pull away. It just seemed to… work.

Suddenly, both were glad that the song was no where close to ending.

And what about the laughter
The happy ever after
Like voices of sweet angels
Calling out our names
And it's not just wishful thinking
Or only me who's dreaming
I know what these are symptoms of
We could be in love
We could be…
In love

The End