Part five i think.

Thank you for everyone's patience. I'm trying a different formatting technique, so bear with me. I'm listening to Switch by will smith. This story is no where near completed. Please respond, I'll send you a cyber kiss.

onwards with the story.

Jason and Tracy were watching a movie together that evening. Tracy was biting her lip, her attention obviously away from the movie. Jason nudged her with his shoulder, throwing a bit of popcorn at her. "Penny for your thoughts."

Tracy smiled, "I'm just thinking..."

"That much is obvious, but the question," Jason said, chuckling, "was about what those thoughts are."

"Hunter. I don't want him to leave. His friends seemed all nervous and as if they were hiding something." Tracy said, looking down.

"I know. We haven't known Hunter for that long but I consider him one of my friends. He's the best mechanic we know. He keeps talking about this responsibility at home. What could be so important? He left in a rush to begin with."

"I just wish he'd stay. We take each other's breaks together and he lets me talk, and I mean really talk. He's an incredible listener. Also, haven't you noticed how he's improved since being here?" Tracy crossed her legs and shifted so she was facing Jason on the couch.

"Oh yeah, when I first met him, he was all cockiness and brooding. I always felt like he was judging my validity every time we spoke. He'd just wait till you said your peace and then dismiss you." Jason said, "Now he's friendly, outspoken... he's a great guy."

"That's why I don't want to lose him. I feel like we've connected." Tracy said sadly.

Jason smiled, falsely. He should have known that Tracy liked Hunter, but Jason didn't hold it against him. Hunter was his friend. "His friends are weird. That green one had a fit."

"Cam? Yeah, well I had a feeling there was a bit more to him then he let on. I really think they had quite the romantic past." Tracy smiled, "Good for Hunter. I mean, i never knew he was gay, but it's nice to know someone back home loves him."

"But is it love if it's putting Hunter through so much pain. I mean, if I had a girlfriend, I'd treat her right. I wouldn't have hissy fits in the middle of restaurants."

"I think that's an exaggeration." Said Tracy, "Cam seemed upset, but not freaking out. You're so protective of Hunter. I wonder why that is."

"Well, I'm very much into girls, but Hunter... despite the tough exterior, he just looks like he needs friends. Vulnerable, I believe would be the word."

Tracy nodded, "you're right. You know, Jason, I really like how much you care for others. You're a good friend. I really appreciate you."

Jason blushed and looked down. "Thanks, Tracy, I like you too."

Tracy took a deep breath and moved closer to Jason, letting her head fall on his shoulder. Jason grinned and wrapped an arm around her. They sat like that for a moment before Tracy said, "We gotta convince him to stay. I don't care what those people thought. If they loved Hunter so much, they would have found him. We've been the ones for Hunter. We're the ones who take him to doctor's appointments, or weekend trips. We go out for lunch, or to concerts."

Jason sighed, "You're right. We're the ones there for him. Do you think kidnapping is out of the question?"

"Yes!" tracy said, laughing, "But not entirely a bad idea."

"OK, so let's talk to Hunter tomorrow. He should at least know our side before making such a big decision. I don't want him to go." Jason said.

Tracy smiled and sat in silence enjoying Jason's embrace. Jason whispered, "I really like this, you and me."

"Me too," Tracy said, "Thanks for being here."

"Thank you. I mean it. I've liked you for a very long time." Jason said.

"I think we'd make a great team," Tracy said, content for the time being.

"Well first order of business: operation make hunter stay." Jason said.

Tracy nodded in agreement, "I'll speak to him tomorrow at work."

Jason shook his head, "Those people are probably talking to him right now. Maybe you should stop by? Besides, he has to return that CD of yours."

"That's a good idea, tomorrow morning."

Cam woke Hunter up by kissing him. Hunter smiled into the kiss and whispered, "That has got to be the best way to wake up."

Cam chuckled and dragged a hand down Hunter's face. "I try my best."

HUnter leaned into the touch, "You're making it very hard to make decisions."

Cupping Hunter's cheek, Cam whispered, "I was attempting to make it easier."

Hunter opened his eyes, wincing and shutting them again. The light was giving him a headache. Cam reached over, grabbing Hunter's shades and placing them on the blonde's face. Hunter smiled. "Thanks."

"What would you do without me?" Cam said. "I'm glad we made up."

Hunter nodded, "Me, too. I... I know you want to leave here, Cam.. but why is it wrong that I can't wait another few weeks? What's wrong with my sticking around here?"

Cam rolled over, lying on his back. Hunter waited patiently for the other man to collect his thoughts. "Hunter, because you don't belong here."

"I've never belonged anywhere, Cam. The only place I did belong to was blown up by Lothor." Hunter said bitterly.

"You belong at Ninja Ops."

"So i could sit back and watch you guys fight? I was captured by Marah's monster. Really Cam. There's no difference between me being there or here... or anywhere really." Hunter pointed out.

"Every time you say that, it hurts all of us. Stay for friendship. We don't care if you're a ranger, an ex ranger, a ranger on sick leave... I love you and want you to stay. I liked teaching you braille, and helping you around the house. I liked driving you everywhere." Cam said.

Hunter listened at Cam's speech. He felt a pang of guilt. "What if I'm not ready?"

"I think you're running away."

"I think you don't know what I need. Stay these next two weeks. Watch my life here." Hunter said, "it's a calm one."

Cam opened his mouth to speak when a knock came to his door. Cam sighed, "Who comes to your home at 9 in the morning?"

Hunter furrowed his brow, "You decided to wake me up at nine!"

"Remember with a kiss!" Cam said, laughing.

Cam stood up and put on Hunter's bathrobe, walking to the door. He frowned as he let in Tracy and Jason. Cam raised an eyebrow at Tracy's hand on Jason's lower back. "What do you want?" Cam said, cooly.

Tracy rolled her eyes, "We're Hunter's friends, and I'm his boss, so I am allowed to stop by his apartment."

Cam crossed his arms. He turned, walking towards the bedroom. Cam poked his head in, to make sure Hunter was decent. Surprisingly the crimson ranger was just slipping on a shirt. Cam opened his mouth to speak when Hunter gave him a goofy grin, "I heard them at the door. You all need to be nicer to each other."

Cam gave him a look that obviously meant "I doubt it" before letting the new couple in. Tracy walked to Hunter, "So... patched things up with the green guy?"

"His name is Cam." Hunter said, "What's up? I thought we weren't meeting untill noon. You dont need me earlier, do you?"

Jason looked at the glaring Cam and started, hating how he felt awkward in his friend's home. He had been here dozens of times. "Listen man, I was thinking we could show you some pictures."

Cam's jaw dropped, "He's blind... what the hell is wrong with you two?"

Hunter raised a hand to Cam, "They're going to explain it to me. They did this for me when they first got developed. Go ahead, you two, you can sit."

Jason and Tracy sat on both sides of Hunter, while Cam leaned against the doorframe to the room. Cam wanted to continually glare at the three, when he noticed the now rare smile on Hunter's face. He was chuckling at the descriptions. Cam sighed and sat down, listening. "Here's the picnic day. You remember?" Tracy said.

"The kids from class. Yeah whomever thought it would be a great idea to get fourteen five year olds to play in a park with a blind teacher... is a moron." Hunter said, chuckling.

Jason smiled at the picture, "This one has you and Hal having a pie eating contest. You're looking at each other and there's pie everywhere."

Hunter started laughing, remembering that day. He picked up the picture and passed it to Cam, "Here." He said, when he really meant, come on Cam and join my life.

Cam stood up, taking the photo. He grinned a little and looked at the three. Hunter was smiling, and Tracy and Jason had looks that shocked him. They were looking at him in sympathy and willingness, as if they were saying join our group, it's ok, you and hunter are ok. Cam nodded and said, "This kid is adorable. Kindof looks like Blake." Cam's voice was quiet.

Hunter handed Cam another photo, "Tracy, what's that one about?"

Tracy placed her hand on Cam's shoulder to look at the photo, and started to laugh. Cam raised an eyebrow, "This is one where Jason has a whole group of kids leaping on him."

Tracy wiped her eyes from laughter tears, "What you don't know Cam, is that we told the kids if they could tackle Jason, Hunter and I would buy them ice cream."

"Wait you what?" Jason said, grinning, "I didn't know that."

Hunter laughed out loud, "I thought you knew."

"I'm going to kill the whole lot of you." Jason said, crossing his arms.

Tracy grinned and crawled over to him, "Pookie..."

Hunter raised and eyebrow, "Pookie?"

Jason blushed, "There have been some developments since last night, Hunter. I'm sure Cam has already guessed."

Cam smirked and nodded. "It is nice to see people in love."

Hunter grinned, "Wow, that's amazing you two. Now you can finally stop harassing me about Cam."

Cam's jaw dropped, "What?"

Hunter laughed, the photos temporarily forgotten, "They refer to you as my long lost love."

Jason bit his lip, "But you're here now and I can't tell if its a good thing or a bad thing."

"A good thing. I'm here to take him home." Cam said, "To me."

Tracy looked down, miserable, "I don't want you to take my friend, Cam. I know he was yours first, but... we love Hunter."

Hunter scratched his head. Normally he'd love all the attention, but it just looked like he was pitting his friends against each other. Hunter raised his hands, "Stop it, everyone, yes i'm glad you're talking this out, but all of you need to realize that I am equally friends with all of you... except for Cam, he's my boyfriend, but you get what i'm saying."

Tracy and Jason nodded, "We'll... just go, see you at work. You need to say goodbye to your friends anyway."

Hunter nodded, standing up, "And we all need to get along. Cam is staying with me until I decide to move back to Blue Bay Harbor. I think all of you will like each other. Jason, you'll love how knowledgeable and sarcastic Cam is. Tracy, you'll adore his heart and caring nature, albeit he hides it. Cam, you'll love Tracy's laid back nature, and Jason's strength. I know we can all be friends."

Cam nodded and put his hand out towards Jason, "Hunter is right. I'm sorry."

Jason nodded, "I'll stop calling you green guy. I'm sorry as well."

"Me too." Tracy said, smiling.

Hunter patted them all on the back. He showed the new couple out, and turned towards Cam. "Was that so hard?"

Cam shook his head no and moved closer to Hunter, kissing him.