Series presented by: BloomingViolets and Pink-Green-White-4ever
Challenge: Patience – written by BloomingViolets
Last Revised: November 20, 2005

Summary: He showed her such patience
Disclaimer: We don't own 'em, wish we did.
Ship: Syd/Sky

AN: Done in response to the Ars Amatoria's Ranger Romance Themes Challenge. This has references to some of the previous chapters in it.

xxx

"Come on, Syd."

"No!"

"Please?"

"I don't think so!"

"It won't be that bad."

"Have you seen the size of that thing? It's bigger than I am!"

"Don't be a chicken."

"Well to bad for you, I'm being a chicken!"

Sky sighed and shook his head. Sydney was probably more stubborn than he was – and that was saying a lot. He glanced at his girlfriend, he and Sydney had been dating for a little over three months and in his opinion, things couldn't be better.

Except for the fact that his girlfriend had a stubborn streak that sometimes drove him crazy.

He stared at Syd. "Come on, I promise that nothing bad will happen.

Sydney stared right back at him. "How do you know? Can you predict the future?"

"Well, no-"

"Those things are huge, Sky! And they're… they're… they're dangerous!"

At Syd's last statement, Sky couldn't help but laugh.

She crossed her arms. "It's not funny, Sky. Motorcycles are dangerous."

He laughed harder. He couldn't help it, Sydney just looked so cute sitting on the couch with a defiant look on her face. Sky stood up and held out his hand. "Come on," he said with a grin on his face. "I'll show you what it's like, and I promise I'll be there every step of the way."

The pink ranger stared at him for a moment and then let out a sigh. Grudgingly, she took his hand and stood up. "This better be good, Tate," she grumbled as she held onto his hand. They began making their way to the SPD parking lot. "I better come back all in one piece."

He let out a chuckle. "I promise you will. You might even find that you'll like it, by the end of the day."

She snorted. "Doubtful."

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"Sky, I'm scared."

"Syd, you haven't even gotten on the bike yet."

The pink ranger regarded him with wide eyes. "I change my mind; I don't want to do this anymore."

Sky looked down at his girlfriend; his expression became one of concerned when he saw the fear in Syd's eyes. He reached out and took her in his arms, giving her a tight hug. "Honey? What is it? What's wrong? Tell me, please."

The pink ranger looked up at him. "My favorite uncle died in a motorcycle accident," she whispered.

Sympathy washed over him and suddenly he felt bad. "Oh Sydney," he murmured into her hair. "That's not going to happen to you, I promise. I just want to teach you how to ride my bike."

"Why?" her voice sounded small. "I drive the SPD jeep. I don't need to ride a motorbike."

"Incase something happens and a motorcycle is the only mode of transportation." There was a silence. "I promise we'll be really careful, okay?"

Finally, after a few moments, Sydney nodded. She tentatively headed over to his motorcycle and gingerly climbed on, immediately taking his helmet and placing it over her head. Sky couldn't help but grin. Sydney looked adorable sitting on his bike and wearing his helmet, and if he was being honest with himself, he found it extremely sexy. He quickly headed over and climbed onto his bike, sitting behind Syd and wrapping his arms around her.

Over the next two hours, Sky was patient as he taught Sydney all the ways to control a motorcycle. He gave her the encouragement she needed, helping her gain the confidence to ride the bike without his help. Now, he stood at the side, watching proudly as Syd zoomed around the parking lot on his motorcycle.

She stopped in front of him and took off the helmet before getting off the vehicle. Her hair was a little messy from the wind and the helmet, but Sky found that she looked incredibly beautiful. He smiled down at her. "Have fun?" he asked.

She set the helmet on his bike. "Yeah," she admitted. "Once I got past my fear, it was fun." She reached up and kissed the corner of his mouth. "Thank you, Sky. Thanks for helping me get over my fear and for teaching me how to ride a motorcycle."

"You're welcome." He kissed her forehead and smirked. "Fancy a ride with me?"

She grinned mischievously. "Only if you drive!"

"You bet!"