Disclaimer: I don't own Power Rangers.

A/N: I realize that I haven't updated my fics in a really long time, but I've finally got around to doing so now. Please forgive me. This, by the way, takes place the day after Chapter I.

More than Just Friends

Chapter II

Sky's POV

It was just another day at the Academy. Gruumm must have been taking a day off or something because he did not even bother to send one of his goons to attack the city. I can't complain though. I'm all about duty and everything, but this superhero stuff sure takes it out of you.

All of a sudden, my mind drifted back to the kiss that Syd and I shared yesterday. Does that mean that Syd has feelings for me? Or was it just a caught in the moment one time thing? I guess there's only one way to find out. I had to ask Syd. As I made my way to her room, I rehearsed in my head exactly what it was I would say to her.

I could say, "That was some kiss yesterday!" No, that won't do. It's too direct. I could try…oh who I am I kidding? There's no way to ask her what the kiss was all about without mentioning the kiss. I'm just going to have to be direct. Yeah, that's what I'll do. I'll be fine. I'll…

"Sky, are you ok?" Syd asked with a look of concern etched on her face.

Was I already at her room? That sure was fast. My heart started to race. Here I was in her room, and I hadn't even worked out in my head what I would say to her. I swallowed a lump that was beginning to form in my throat.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Why do you ask?" I said.

"Well for starters, you seem to be deep in thought. Secondly, you must have been so deep in thought that you became unaware of your surroundings because you're not at the doorway to my room, you're all the way in my room," Syd replied.

Was I? I looked around. I guess Syd's right. I'm a good five feet in her room. Nice move Tate! You're in direct violation of rule 4708-B. 'Cadets will not enter another cadet's living quarters without invitation.' Here goes nothing.

"I was just doing some thinking about what happened yesterday. You know, when we kissed. Do you have feelings for me? Because that wasn't exactly the first time you and I have kissed. Now I know relationships are frowned upon at the Academy since we're supposed to keep things strictly professional, but I don't care. I say let them frown. Unless of course you don't have feelings for me, which in that case, forget what I just said." I said. Wow, I'm starting to sound like Bridge.

Syd walked up to me and we shared a brief kiss. "Does that answer your question?" Syd asked.

It sure did. I felt like I was soaring at that moment. A mischievous smile appeared on my face. There's no harm in having a little fun.

"I'm afraid I didn't get that, so do you mind telling me again?" I asked wagging my eyebrows.

Syd giggled. We kissed again. This time it was longer, and I was so glad that it was longer. I wished I could stay in this moment forever. Our lips parted.

"Say, do you feel like doing something later tonight?" Syd asked.

"What did you have in mind?" I asked.

"Well, how about dinner and a movie? What time are you off tonight?" Syd asked.

Hold the phone. Is Syd asking me out on a date? Hey, I thought the guy was supposed to ask the girl!

"7 and you?" I replied.

"5, but that's ok. It'll probably take that long for me to get ready anyways," Syd answered.

Ha, don't I know it! I don't mind Syd getting all pretty and dressed up just for me. Wow, I really like the sound of that.

"Alright, well I'll stop by say around 7:30?" I said.

"Ok, it's a date!" Syd replied cheerfully.

A date? I'll have to get used to the sound of that. I hadn't dated in a very long time. It's not that I didn't get offers, but I've just been so busy with work that I haven't really had time to date. I noticed Syd ran off somewhere all excited. It's safe to say she went to tell Z about what just happened. Those two tell each other everything.

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Though the day seemed to drag on forever, 7 o'clock finally came. I had to hurry up and get ready for my date with Syd. That would have to wait though. There was something I had to do first. I went to the parking garage and got on my bike. I couldn't show up at Syd's door empty handed. Flowers. I needed to get Syd flowers.

After returning from buying Syd a bouquet of pink carnations, I entered my room to pick what I would wear. As the door to my room opened, I saw Bridge sitting cross legged on my bed.

"So, I hear you and Syd are going on a date tonight? It's about time! How do I know? Well, Syd told Z and Z told me. Ever since we went to the beach on our day off, you two have been crushing on each other. Don't think that we haven't picked up on you and Syd flirting with each other because we have. Wait. Or is it don't think that we have picked up on…wait, no that's not right. I was right the first time." Bridge said.

I rolled my eyes. Bridge was being his typical self. Rambling on like there was no tomorrow. "Yeah, ok. That's nice Bridge, but I have to get ready. I'm supposed to be at Syd's door in twenty minutes," I informed him. I picked out a light blue short sleeved shirt, and a pair of khaki pants, grabbed a pair of navy boxers and white socks from my drawer and headed to the common bathroom to take a quick shower.

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The time had finally come it was 7:30. The door to Syd's room slid open as I approached it. Syd was wearing a stunning blouse and blue jeans. There was an unspoken understanding that neither of us would get too dressed up. After all, who gets dressed up to go to a movie theatre? Man, oh man. If this is what Syd looks like when we don't get all dressed up, I'd love to see what she'd look like when we do decide to dress up. I suddenly became very aware of the fact that I was holding a bouquet of pink carnations behind my back.

"Syd, these are for you," I said handing her the flowers.

Syd gasped. "Oh Sky, these are beautiful!" she said. She raised the flowers to her nose to smell them.

"Maybe, but they aren't half as beautiful as you are," I commented.

Syd and I embraced one another in a hug. The moment however was ruined by the sound of Z's voice.

"Ugh. Get a room you two! A room that isn't mine!" Z remarked.

Syd and I both glared at her.

"Wow Sky, I had no idea you even had any clothes aside from your S.P.D. uniform." Z commented.

"So, are you ready to go?" I asked ignoring Z.

"Let's go," Syd answered.

I took Syd's hand in my own, and the two of us left her room together. Syd and I looked into each other's eyes during our walk to the parking garage. Truthfully, this is the happiest I have ever been, and I have Syd to thank for that. When we got to the parking garage, I opened the door to the jeep for Syd.

"Aw, thanks Sky. It's nice to know chivalry still exists," Syd said.

As we were pulling out of the parking garage, I noticed something in the rear view mirror. Jack, Z, and Bridge got into another jeep and if I didn't know any better, I'd say they were following us.

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When we arrived at the restaurant, I got out first and went over to the passenger side and opened the door for Syd.

"Thanks," Syd said with a warm smile.

I opened the door to the restaurant for Syd, and then the two of us entered arm in arm. It wasn't a fancy restaurant or anything. All the fancy restaurants were reservation only and this whole date was pretty much a last minute thing. It was a sit down restaurant though.

"Will it be just the two of you?" the waiter asked.

Just as I about to answer, I noticed Jack, Z, and Bridge pull into the parking lot of the restaurant. If they were spying on us, they weren't doing a very good job of staying unnoticed.

"Yes, just the two of us," I answered.

"Do you prefer a booth or a table?" the waiter asked.

I gave Syd a look letting her know it was her decision to make.

"A table's fine," Syd answered.

"Right this way," the waiter said grabbing two menus and leading us to our table.

I pulled the chair out for Syd. Syd giggled.

"You know Sky, you don't have to do that every single time?" Syd said.

"I want to though Syd. You deserve the best," I replied.

"Can I start you off with something to drink?" the waiter asked.

Ugh. This waiter guy was totally ruining the moment. Didn't he get that Syd and I were on a date?

"Water's fine," I said trying to keep myself from strangling the waiter.

"Same here," Syd added.

Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Jack, Z, and Bridge get seated in a booth diagonal from the table Syd and I were at. Man, could this date get any worse?

"You do realize that word about our dating is going to spread throughout the Academy like wildfire, don't you?" Syd asked.

"I know. I don't care though. Let them talk. All that matters to me is that I'm with the woman I love," I answered.

Syd's eyes lit up. "You love me?" Syd asked raising her voice a little too much.

Great. Nice mess you've got yourself into Tate. It's the first date, and you may have just scared her off. How can you be such an idiot? Not only that, but Syd said that so loud that Jack, Bridge, and Z had to have heard it.

"I…uh…er…I mean…" I stuttered.

Syd giggled. She held my hands in hers. "It's ok Sky. I love you too. You and I, it just feels right you know?" Syd asked.

"Yeah, I know, but Syd, we're not alone," I said motioning over to the booth where Jack, Z, and Bridge were seated.

"That's ok Sky. I don't want us to be a secret anyways," Syd said.

"Yeah, but we don't have to sit together do we? I mean we are on a date after all," I replied.

Syd laughed. Ah, Syd has such a great smile. I can't help myself. I'm head over heels.

"Of course we don't have to sit with them. Right now, the only person I want to sit with is you," Syd said.

My heart just skipped a beat. I don't know how I was so lucky to end up with a girl like Syd, but I'm glad that I did.

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After dinner was over, we headed to the movie theatre. Dinner was nice. Syd and I talked and talked. That's one of the things I like about Syd. I feel like with her I can really let loose and open up. I honestly can't say that about anyone else.

"So Syd, what movie do you want to see?" I asked.

Syd looked at the movies that were showing. The only choices of movies that were starting at the time was a chick flick, and some horror movie.

"I don't care. It's not like we're going to be doing much movie watching anyways," Syd said nudging me playfully.

I liked the sound of that. I guess it wouldn't hurt to see the chick flick then. If anything, it would score points with Syd that I'd be willing to sit through a chick flick with her.

"Chick flick it is then," I said.

We took our seats just as the lights dimmed and the previews started. I'm not sure what movies were getting previewed because Syd and I were too busy making out. At least we were until we started getting pelted with popcorn.

"Do you feel that?" Syd asked bringing our kiss to an abrupt halt.

"Yeah, what is that? Popcorn?" I asked.

I looked back to see who was throwing popcorn at us. It wasn't just one person though. It was three. Jack, Z, and Bridge. I saw an usher shine a flashlight in their faces and say something to them. He must've told them to leave because Jack, Z, and Bridge rose up out of their seats and made their way to the exit. Syd and I triumphantly waved bye to them as they were leaving. Once they were out of sight, Syd and I resumed our make out session.

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Syd and I made our way to the common room of the Academy. Sure enough, there were Jack, Z, and Bridge.

"It's too bad you missed the movie you guys. It was really good," I said to them.

"Yeah, it's a shame you got kicked out," Syd added.

Z checked her watch. "Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the movie was supposed to end at 11?" Z asked.

Uh-oh. Busted. Syd and I exchanged nervous glances with each other. We silently were mouthing to each other 'you tell them!' After an awkward silence, I came to the conclusion that Syd wasn't going to tell them.

"We got kicked out too," I said.

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