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Chapter Eight: Earthquake

Bianca joined her cousin outside. She couldn't get that Tommy guy off her mind. She wasn't sure why. She shrugged it off as Kimberly called her over. "What's up?" Bianca asked.

"When we go back in there, I would like for you to meet my friends and make an honest attempt at being nice to them." Kimberly told her. "Maybe even social."

Bianca shrugged. "How long do I have to play nice?" She asked Kimberly.

"As long as it takes." Kimberly said. "I'm really happy to be here and to see my friends. I would like for you to get to know them." She bit her lip. She still wasn't sure why she had such a need to be here, but it didn't seem like they were leaving anytime soon. She just wanted her cousin to make the most of their time there.

"Whatever." Bianca answered. "Can we go back in yet?"

Kimberly sighed. "Fine. Be good?"

"Sure thing." Bianca replied.

Kimberly rolled her eyes, this was going to be a long day.

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Jason, Zack, Billy, Trini and Tommy sat back at the table talking and catching up on old times. None of the first four mentioned Kimberly. Tommy kept wondering when the inevitable would happen and how he would react to it. He was going to see her again, probably today. They had a lot to talk about, but would it get discussed?

Kimberly and Bianca walked over to the table. Kimberly was too frustrated to care that there was an unidenfied spiky head among the group.

Bianca noticed the spiky head guy, he must have been another friend of Kimberly's.

"So what's up guys?" Kimberly asked as she rejoined the group.

All eyes turned immediately to Kimberly, to Tommy and back to Kimberly. Was this going to go well?

Kimberly took that moment to look over at Mr. Spiky Hair. Oh my... Tommy looked away immediately. Why him? Why now?

Tommy stood there staring at Kimberly. He wasn't sure if he should go hug her or yell at her. His feelings were so mixed up and confused. He couldn't yell, not here. He couldn't even discuss it here. He needed to get her alone. Could they at least be civil until then? "Hello, Kimberly." He said, his tone a little colder than he had intended.

Kimberly winced. "Hey Tommy." She said, trying unsuccessfully to make her tone cheerful.

"So..." Jason said, trying to lighten the mood. "Paleontology, huh?"

Tommy nodded, not sure if he could speak.

"And you a teacher..." Jason continued. "I never would have seen that one coming."

"Teacher?" Kimberly asked, trying to get involved in the conversation. "You?"

Tommy nodded once more. "I taught science at Reefside High and now I'm trying to get a teaching job at Angel Grove."

Kimberly shook her head as a smile formed on her face. "I honestly never would have guessed."

"What about you?" Tommy asked.

"Gymnastics coach." Kimberly answered.

Most of the group laughed. This wasn't a surprise to them.

"Yeah, my cousin and I coached together." She said, gesturing to Bianca. "By the way, I would like all of you to meet Bianca."

Cousin. Tommy thought.

Kimberly went around the table pointing out each frient. "Jason, Billy, Zack, Trini, Tommy."

Bianca faked a polite smile at each of them. She just wanted to leave. NOW!

Suddenly an earthquake began and the six former rangers looked at one another. This didn't feel right. The youth center cleared out quickly, the group of seven began to make their way to the door, then, suddenly, they weren't there anymore.

A/N: I know this chapter is short, but bear with me. Read and review please!