Chapter 5: A ROCCA TETE-A-TETE

The next day in Briarwood, Madison's sitting in Vida's car, waiting for her sister to drive her to the Rock Porium. She couldn't stop thinking about what happened at the store last night. Nick left without telling her.

"Why did he left without telling me? Was it something I did? First he wanted to talk to me and when I came back he was suddenly gone. I know Chip said that he left because he suddenly didn't feel so well. He could have at least say goodbye at me. I just don't understand it."

"Ready to go sis?" asked Vida as she entered the car.

"Yeah, I guess so." Vida could see that something's bothering her sister.

"Alright, what's up sis?"

"Nothing. It's nothing."

"Oh come on sis. Talk to me. We are sisters and sisters suppose to stick together."

"It's about this guy…"

Vida's eyes suddenly opened widely when she heard the word, she never expects to hear from her sister. She focused her attention immediately on her sister and smiled. "A guy? You're serious? Someone call the press, my sister has a crush on someone!"

Madison put her hands on Vida's mouth to stop her shouting. "Sssh…would you keep it quiet? Not everyone in this town needs to know this."

"Ah-ha. So this guy lives here as well. So, who is it?"

"I'm not going to tell ya that."

"Oh come on sis. Couldn't you tell me something?"

"It's a…he and you know him."

"Hmmm….Toby? No wait, it's Phineas. Or could it be Koragg?"

"Very funny sis."

"Well, you should be clear about this. So, tell me, is he hot?"

"Vida!"

"What? You could at least tell me if he's quite the looker."

Madison smiled when Vida looked at her with begged eyes. "Yes, he is."

"So, who is it?" Madison smiled and didn't answer, but that didn't stop Vida from getting the answer. "Oh come on sis. This is killing me. Alright, so he's hot, he lives in Briarwood and I know him. I think I know who. It's Ben right."

"Hmmm…Ben. Haven't seen him for quite a while. We both used to date. However, when Ben wanted more, I stepped back. That was when a certain Nick Russell entered in my life and from that moment I knew it was hard to continue a relationship when you're actually in love with someone else."

"No, it's not Ben."

"Alright sis, who is it then? I mean, you were crazy about Ben. Still don't understand why you broke up with him in the first place."

"Poor Vida. Trying to look for the answer, but she looks in all the wrong places. She's right about one thing. Sisters should stick together, no matter what. And I know that Vida can be trusted. Besides my sister, she's also my best friend. Maybe I should at least tell her the truth."

"Alright, there was a reason why I broke up with Ben. I met someone else. He just arrived in town when I met him."

"You have another boyfriend!"

"No! V, what happened during the time when I broke up with Ben?"

"We met Udonna, we discovered that evil was around and we became Rangers."

"Oh boy, this will take forever. Vida might be tough, but is bad at riddles."

"Oh come on Maddie. You know I hate mysteries."

Madison suddenly heard the word she could use to give Vida a hint. "You hate mysteries? Well, this person is mysterious and I sure hope you don't hate him then."

"Oh come on Vida. You gotta know about whom I'm talking about now."

"Alright, let me think. He's new, he lives in Briarwood now, he's hot, I know him and he's mysterious. If I hear these things, I swear you were describing Nick." Madison blushed and Vida saw her sister blushing. She knew she just hit the jackpot. "No way. You have a crush on Nick? Nick Russell? Our very own Nick Russell? Wow, sis, you sure know how to pick them, don't you? Falling for our fearless leader."

"It happened before he became the leader of our team."

Vida's mouth shot open when she heard that. "You had a crush on him all that long? I'm surprised you have no problems talking to him."

"Well, he's our leader. And if I wouldn't talk to him at all then he might find it suspicious. He might find out that I like him."

"And that's a bad thing?" Vida asked all confused. "So, when are you going to tell him?"

"I don't know."

"What do you mean, you don't know?"

"I guess…I'm not good at these things. You know, open up to guys."

"Sis, this is Nick Russell we're talking about. It's not like you're confessing your love to Orlando Bloom. So, what stops you?"

Madison sighs: "I don't think he likes me."

"Did he say that?"

"Yeah…Well, not exactly in those words…but I can just tell that he's not interested in me."

"What are you? A mind reader?"

"Yesterday, he wanted to speak to me, but he suddenly left without saying anything."

"That's weird. That doesn't sound like Nick at all."

"Chip said he suddenly didn't feel so well."

"Oke sis, I realize you have a huge crush on him, but that doesn't mean you have to take over his sick germs or anything."

"Very funny."

"Relax, sis. We all get sick sometimes. It's natural."

"I think I'm probably the reason he left."

"That's stupid sis. He's be a fool not to fall for you."

"I'm not the only girl who likes him. There are a lot of pretty girls out there. Prettier than me."

"Alright, name one."

Madison had to think deep who could have a chance with Nick Russell. LeeLee Pimbari?"

Vida shot in laughter when she heard that name: "LeeLee? The blonde one? Sis, please tell me you're joking. You're looking way hotter than that brainless brat."

"Well, she is pretty. Didn't you see the first day she arrived in town, Xander and Chip were all over her."

"Maddie, it's Xander and Chip we're talking about. They go after everything that wears a skirt." Madison laughed when Vida made that comment. "Besides, I don't think she's Nick's type anyway."

"What makes you think that?"

"Because I overheard them talking. She asked him several times and Nick rejected her all those times. Maybe that's because he had someone else in mind and he's waiting her to ask him out." Vida answered with a smirk on her face.

"V, that's ridiculous. Even if Nick doesn't fall for her, there are loads of other girls who do like him."

"Nick is hot. Ofcourse there will be loads of girls going after him. Who do you expect chasing him? Xander? Look, sis. We both know Nick for quite a while. Would he ever hurt you?"

Madison remembers what Nick told her back at the Rock Porium. "I guess not."

"Then there's nothing to be afraid of. If he doesn't like you back, trust me, you won't die."

"Thanks a lot. I feel so much better now."

"All, I'm saying is…if you don't ask him then you will never get your answer. Enough thinking sis, it's time for action."

Madison hesitated. "Look V, I'm just not like you. Like Nick said, I'm shy. I guess I'm just waiting for him to come to me."

Vida started the car. "Alright, suit yourself. Just don't complain to me when he's already married and has 10 kids." She started to drive off the driveway with a smirk on her face.

"Hmm…this doesn't sound like my sister. Usually she always tries to win a discussion and now she's letting it rest. This is pretty weird, she never gives up and always get things her way. And what's that smirk on her face? No, she's definitely up to something."

Vida looked at Madison, when Madison's staring outside. She knew exactly about who her sister was daydreaming. Madison is her sister and she would almost do anything for her. Even fixing up with the man of her dreams. Ofcourse she will try to bring these lovebirds together. If her name wasn't Vida Rocca.

"You've just won one battle Maddie, it's time to bring home the jackpot," thought Vida as she drove further to school. Unfortunately, Vida's thoughts on bringing the red and blue ranger together won't be easy. She will never expect what will happen at school when she wanted to take the opportunity.

End Chapter 5.

Sorry for the late update...I've been so busy with college, it's exam week! So, I gotta focus on that one first. But I'm almost finished with exams! Anyways...thank you so much for the reviews. It was awesome to read them. I'm really glad that you like my story so far. Yeah...LOL...Chip only made things complicater. But you gotta admit...if Xander was clearer about his explenation than this wouldn't have happened! LOL


So, that was my chapter, sorry, it was only about the girls, but don't worry, next chapter I will focus on the guys! And you'll be in for a surprise! Just keep the reviews coming! I wanna know your thoughts on this chappie!