Disclaimer: Power Rangers and the song "Stars Are Blind" by Paris Hilton do not belong to me.

A/N: Thank y'all SO MUCH for being patient with me writing the story while I forced myself to take a month off from fan fiction to study for my big test. Anyway, Test Day FINALLY came last weekend and now, it's all done! Yay! I can only hope I did well while I wait for my scores, so I thought I'd get back to writing "Under Your Spell" in the meantime.

And yes, I know that I am using a Paris Hilton song as the backbone for the chapter. I just think the tune of "Stars Are Blind" perfectly captures that mood of having a sweet crush on someone. So sit back, and I really hope you enjoy this Maddick chapter.

Chapter 10: Stars Are Blind

Madison in a panic looked quickly back and forth between Nick next to her on the Love Boat carnival ride and to where Xander and Vida still stood on the dock.

"But…" began Madison, suddenly realizing that her sister and Xander weren't joining her and Nick on the boat trip.

"Hope two have fun," shouted Xander, winking at the couple. "Just let the music take you away to that special place in your hearts."

So, Xander and Vida were trying to play matchmakers. Madison's heart raced nervously as she realized she was going to be alone on the ride with Nick. She felt both thrilled and terrified at the thought as their small, swan-shaped boat floated into the dimly lit Tunnel of Love to an upbeat, love song that had started to play.

"I don't mind spending some time,
Just hanging here with you."

Neither she nor Nick had ever brought up after what had happened during their last battle against Ms. Chief. Madison knew it was her presence that had somehow broken Nick free from the bogus love spell and his false fascination with Leelee. Yet given that the love spell victim could only be freed through the sight of the true object of their highest affection… Madison found herself shivering with excitement at the anticipation of what those earlier events might mean.

"Cold?" asked Nick, jarring Madison from her thoughts as he took off his jacket and offered it to her.

"Thanks," responded Madison shyly, snuggled into the warm, leather lining. "What a gentleman," she added flippantly, trying to make light of their current situation.

"Cuz I don't find too many guys

That treat me like you do.
Those other guys all wanna take me for a ride,
But when I walk their talk is suicide.
Some people never get beyond their stupid pride."

"Well, it's the least I can do for the girl who saved my life," joked Nick, though clearly half serious.

"What do you mean?" Madison asked curiously.

"Look Maddie, I should have said this earlier, but I guess I felt shy about it," said Nick, clearly his throat nervously.

"Yeah?" replied Madison as her heart skipped a beat.

"I just wanted to say thank you for saving me from the love spell during the last battle against Ms. Chief," said Nick. "And from making me not beat my best friend to a complete bloody pulp."

"Chip's back to normal," reassured Madison. "Well, as normal as he ever was. And I'm clearly alright."

"Yeah, but I mean," Nick continued, his voice growing pained, "I could have really hurt you…"

"It's ok," said Madison in her usual, dismissive manner toward conflict. "All that mattered to me was, you know… "

"Making sure Chip and I were safe," finished Nick.

"Exactly," said Madison. "I guess you get me pretty well."

"But you can see the real me inside,
And I'm satisfied, oh no, ohh.

Even though the gods are crazy,
Even though the stars are blind,
If you show me real love baby,
I'll show you mine."

"Well yeah, I guess I do know you well," said Nick teasingly. "After all, you're soooo predictable."

Madison chuckled, remembering back to the time Nick had chided her for always hiding behind her camera… right before she surprised everyone by going out with Ben. Once again determined not to let cookie-cutter stereotypes about her prevail, Madison decided to retort to Nick's comments by following in the footsteps of Ms. Chief's romantic techniques, but this time to stir by a little amour all in good-fun. Reaching over the side of the swan boat, Madison flirtatiously flicked a little water at Nick, which subsequently caused him to sputter with amused surprise.

"I can make you nice and naughty.
Be the devil and angel too.
Got a heart and soul and body."

Nick shook out his dripping locks in Madison's direction, getting her wet in the process. Madison laughed buoyantly as the droplets hit her face. Brushing back her dark, dripping, black bangs, Madison blushed deeply as Nick grinned widely in her direction.

"Why Madison Rocco," began Nick teasingly. "You're almost as good at causing trouble as Leelee."

"Just good at causing trouble?" repeated Madison in a valley-girl tone, mocking their blonde acquaintance. "Honestly, I think I'm good at, like, well, everything!"

"No, you're great," replied Nick, suddenly growing shyly genuine. "You really are just great, Maddie."

"Let's see what this love can do."
Baby, I'm perfect for you."

Madison's heart fluttered at Nick's last comment. Was he being serious that he really thought she was great? Then again, Madison figured, anyone would look like saint next to the scheming Leelee. And plus just like her sister or anyone else in their gang, Nick always said often how fantastic he thought his friends were. Still, Madison knew she had swallow her shyness and use this transition in their conversation to take advantage to find out if Nick saw her as another one of his buddies or as something more.

"I could be your confidante,
Just one of your girlfriends."

"So," began Madison shyly, swirling her finger in the water beside the swan boat. "You still wouldn't go out with Leelee even if you weren't under a love spell?"

"Uhhh, no," said Nick firmly. "It would never happen."

"Why not?" asked Madison.

"Well," began Nick slowly. "To be blunt… "

"'Cause you always are," cut in Madison teasingly.

"Right," grinned Nick, before once again getting serious. "There's just someone else I really like. I've been meaning to tell her for awhile, but it was just never the right time."

"But I know that love's what you want.
If tomorrow the world ends,
Why shouldn't we be with the one we really love?

"So this girl," started Madison, trying hard to play it cool. "What's she like?"

"Well actually, she's a lot like you," said Nick thoughtfully.

"Oh really?" asked Madison intrigued. "How so?"

"There are just a lot of things I really love about her," replied Nick as his nerves clearly began breaking through his nonchalance.

"Like what?" pressed Madison.

"Now tell me who have you been dreaming of
At night at home? Oh no, ohh."

"Well, I love that she's the sweetest person I know," began Nick somewhat shyly. "She cares so much about people that it's really incredible. She's so sincere and sweet that it's impossible not to feel happy around her. Plus, she picks up things fast, like both academic and athletic, which is really amazing. And then of course…"

"Of course…" urged Madison, trying not too sound too eager.

"Of course she's gorgeous," said Nick sheepishly. "The absolutely the most beautiful brunette I've ever seen. I truly love looking into her eyes more than anything else."

Madison immediately found herself thinking back to Nick mentioning how much he adored her eyes just before he was freed from love spell. Her heart began to beat rapidly. Could it possibly be, Madison thought, that this whole time Nick had been describing…

The ride suddenly swerved around a sharp turn, and Madison was thrust backward into Nick. She blushed deeply as he caught her in his arms. They both stared deeply into each other's eyes while the stars twinkled brightly overhead as they floated deeper into the Tunnel of Love.

"Even though the gods are crazy,
Even though the stars are blind,
If you show me real love baby,
I'll show you mine.

I can make you nice and naughty.
Be the devil and angel too.
Got a heart and soul and body.
Let's see what this love can do.
Baby, I'm perfect for you."

Madison knew she should straighten up, but she found herself powerless to remove herself from Nick's embrace. All she wanted to was just stay lost in the strong, comforting arms forever of the person she cared about so very much. Madison at that moment realized Nick was making no effort to move her away from him either.

"Excuse me for feeling,
This moment is critical."

"Sss.. so you love this girl's eyes?" stammered Madison, unable to speak clearly her heart was racing so fast. "But, umm, in the battle, back with Ms. Chief, yyy…you said you…uuu loved my eyes, right bbefore the ssppell was bbroken."

"Is it really a surprise that I was freed from the spell at that moment?" said Nick softly. "I was looking at the girl I love."

"Might be me feeling,
It could get physical, oh no, no no."

With Nick's last remark, the excited butterflies and overwhelming happiness in Madison was something like she'd never experienced. Madison wondered if this was finally the moment in which she would receive her first kiss. She didn't have to wonder long as Nick's lips slowly moved toward her own.

"Even though the gods are crazy,
Even though the stars are blind,
If you show me real love baby,
I'll show you mine.

I can make you nice and naughty.
Be the devil and angel too.
Got a heart and soul and body.
Let's see what this love can do.
Baby, I'm perfect for you.

Baby, I'm perfect for you."

A/N: Final chapter coming up! I promise you won't have to wait a month this time for this one, lol.

Chapter 11: Under Your Spell