Disclaimer: I don't own the Power Rangers or anything else you may recognize.

Author's Note: This is my first Syd/Sky story or, rather, collection of drabbles. I would really appreciate feedback. Try to be nice, though:) And I just want to let you guys (readers and reviewers) know that I really appreciate all the comments you've given me so far.

Written in response to the Ars Amatoria Romance Themes Challenge.

Just to clarify: all the chapters in this 'story' are indirectly linked, though they don't have a direct connection except where specified. This particular one is closely related to "Competition" and "Green Eyed Monster"

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Secrets

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Bridge knocked on Z and Syd's room door, and a moment later, it slid open. He smiled in satisfaction as, as he had expected, he found Jack and Z sitting opposite each other and laughing uproariously about something. Bridge entered the room, let the door close, and then shook his head, putting on his most sober expression.

"This is just low," he protested.

Jack looked horrified and innocent. "What're you talking about, man?" He grinned.

Bridge waved a finger. "Oh, no, no, you can't pull the wool over my eyes! Sky and Syd may be so attracted or in love with each other that they can't see what you're doing, but I can! I think it's just too much of a coincidence that Sky's been projecting gloomy-angry what-is-Jack-doing-with-Syd thoughts every night, while Syd just yesterday seemed upset over how flirty—I quote—Z has been with Sky lately! You two are awful, to rattle your friends up like that. I know what you're up to. You're trying to push them together by making them admit their jealousy!"

"And it seems to be working!" Jack whooped and he and Z high-fived. He looked sheepish as Bridge continued to give them his paternally disapproving look. "Aw, Bridge, come on. It's been so obvious that they're into each other that we just thought we'd give them a nudge! It's for their happiness as much as it has been for our entertainment!"

"You could be a great help, Bridge," Z said, smiling her most dazzling smile at him. "Come on, Green Boy! Help us out here!"

Sighing, Bridge closed his eyes. "Normally, I would say 'no', because Sky and Syd are adults who can handle their own lives. But I do want them to be happy and since I think that, under your abysmally amused exteriors, both of you want the same thing, I'll play along." He sat down next to Z on her bed. "What's the next move?"

"All right!" Jack yelled again.

Z hugged Bridge. "I knew you had it in you, partner. Okay, so Jack and I were just thinking that we ought to drop the jealousy thing for now, because we don't want Sky or Syd to wind up killing us for making the moves on their respective love interests."

"Good idea," Bridge said in relief, "I don't think I could stand seeing Syd look as miserable as she did yesterday. You know she actually thought Sky might have a thing for you, Z?"

Z let out a bark of laughter. "That man is so dense it would be impossible for him to notice anything that doesn't have blonde hair, wear pink, and hug a stuffed elephant when she's upset!" Her smile faded for a moment. "I never wanted Syd to feel so hurt, though. I feel rather guilty about that. And Jack, don't you feel a little bad about what you've put Sky through?"

"Yeah," Jack admitted, "Which is why we're dropping that tactic. But man, was it amazing to see the way he would glare at me!"

"So what's the new plan?" Z inquired. "We need something clever!"

"Oooh! Oooh!" Bridge piped up, feeling all his thoughts and idle plans over the past several months just flooding to the forefront of his mind now. "I have the perfect one!"

He told them.

Z looked impressed. "You've been giving this some thought!"

"Well, I have known for nearly a year!"

Jack leaned forward. "Okay. We go with Bridge's plan. As soon as we get a free evening, we put this into action. Got it? And remember, you guys, it's more than our life's worth to let Sky or Syd find out about this! It has to stay our little secret."

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