AN: This is one of those chapters I don't like to do, but is necessary to get the story told. You'll know what I'm talking about if you've read "Green Fire" aka "Green with Desire".
PLUS, I'M NOT FEELING THE LOVE. PEOPLE ARE NOT REVIEWING AND I USUALLY BASE MY POSTING ON REVIEWS NOT HITS, SO PLEASE REVIEW OR NO MORE OF THIS STORY WILL BE POSTED.
Chapter Three
Two days later, Tommy and Zack were at the Youth Center, sparring. They were the only two Rangers there today. Everyone else was at home. Kimberly was working on a paper for English class, Jason was helping his dad fix up an old truck, and Billy was working on a new random project. So, that left the Black and Green Rangers with nothing better to do that day, but to hang out and practice at the Youth Center.
During their sparring match, Tommy got the upper hand over Zack and swept the young African American off of his feet.
"You, ok, man," he asked his friend.
"Yeah," Zack replied as Tommy helped him up.
"Good move," the Black Ranger praised.
"Hey, you weren't too bad yourself."
"So, what's up with the dance," Zack asked.
His mind had been constantly on the event since it was announced and he could tell by look on Tommy's face he could tell that the boy had forgotten all about it.
"I haven't asked her yet," the Green Ranger said.
"Aw… Bro, I'm telling you, Kimberly's gonna say yes, but you have to ask her first," Zack said laughing at his friend.
Tommy wasn't sure of what to do. He was still afraid to ask Kimberly out. What if she said yes? What if she had already been asked by someone else?
"So, you think I should ask her today," he asked deciding to at least try to get the girl.
He knew if anyone had good advice about woman, it was Zack.
Zack was busy getting a board to continue their sparring session, but he heard his friend's question. He stood in front of his newest teammate.
"Don't put it off man. It's time to make your move," he answered.
The Black Ranger held up the board and Tommy kicked it, breaking it into two.
"You're right," the Green Ranger said to his friend.
He had to ask Kim out to know for sure if she would turn him down or not.
Several minutes later, Tommy and Zack were still sparring, but this time the Black Ranger had the advantage. He saw his chance to take down the Green Ranger and did so quickly.
"You lost you focus," Zack told his friend.
Still on the blue mat, Tommy stared up at him accusingly.
"'Cause you go me thinking about Kim," he explained.
Zack smiled at him and offered his hand. Tommy took grabbed it and was helped up.
"The sooner you ask Kim to the dance, the sooner your mind will be at ease," the Black Ranger advised. "Trust me."
"Yeah, okay, Zack. If you're such a pro let's see you in action," the Green Ranger challenged.
Zack decided to take the challenge and looked at the bar for a target. Seeing Angela, he smiled.
"Child's play, my friend," he said walking towards the bar and to Angela. "First, you have to catch her eye with your walk."
The Black Ranger demonstrates by fancifully going up the few steps that lead to the bar. Once on top he does a spin and leans against a nearby pole, running his hand over his hair. Angela noticed his attempt to get her attention, but she keeps on like she does not care.
"Then you have to impress her with some smooth spins," Zack continued to instruct and with his instruction came a demonstration.
Tommy watched his friends try to impress Angela and knew that she wasn't impressed by such a display. But the Green Ranger was still waiting to see if Zack would get shot down or not. In the month he had been in Angel Grove, Tommy knew when it came to Angela and Zack you never knew what to expect.
"Finally, you just have to bust a move," the Black Ranger said.
He danced a bit and ended with sliding over to the girl. Knowing what was going on Angela stared at Zack with disbelief. She was obviously not going to give him the time or day at the moment.
"Zack," she said while rolling her eyes. "Get a life."
The Black Ranger looked slightly injured as he watched the girl of his dreams walk off. Tommy walked up to him, laughing and Zack was a little hurt at his friend's amusement.
"Real impressive, bud," the Green Ranger said.
Zack was going to let everything slide, but cynical voice came from the doorway that made both Rangers want to fight Goldar than deal with the person behind it.
"Yeah, real impressive," said Bulk, the head bully of Angel Grove High. "If you're trying to get a date with carnival geek."
Thinking his joke was funny and should be followed by laughter, Bulk nudged his ever present companion, Skull, who promptly laughed his high pitched laugh. While, Tommy and Zack just found the two very annoying. Bulk was like his name sake, bulky and Skull was skinny. They were both dressed in their usual punk attire and both carried an air of authority, like they were the toughest guys in school.
"What's the matter," Bulk asked with a mocking pout. "Guy's can't get a date?"
Skull copied his friend's pout.
Bulk pulled his jacket over his head like a hood. He had decided to tease further, is voice higher than normal as he continued to push.
"Roses are red, violets are blue," he said before lowering his voice to normal. "No girl in the world is gonna go out with you."
Both Bulk and Skull found this hilarious and laughed until Bulk noticed his fat head was stuck in his jacket and ordered Skull to help him out of the situation, but unfortunately for them, they were both clumsy and when they went to yank the zip of the jack down they flipped forward, landing on their backs onto the cold linoleum floor.
Everyone else found this amusing and began laughing at the bullies. Bulk and Skull were always good for a laugh, especially when Jason and his group were involved.
"Hey ladies," Zack called some of the nearby girls over.
He had decided that this would be the perfect opportunity for a little pay back and waited until had a group of girls were standing around him, Tommy, Bulk and Skull.
Tommy knew exactly what his friend was aiming for and was happy to be apart of it.
"Roses are red," the Green Ranger began.
"Violets are blue," Zack continued.
"We sure can learn something from you. Not!" They said together and laughed along with the girls at Bulk and Skull's embarrassment.
Tommy had to admit to himself, this was not right. They shouldn't be getting back at Bulk and Skull for taunting them, but he couldn't help it. He hated bullies, always have. Plus, the pair had made him feel bad, like he wasn't worthy to ask Kimberly out and he knew Zack felt the same way when it came to Angela.
Smiling, the Green Ranger knew he should let what Bulk and Skull prevent him from asking the Pink Ranger out. With that thought, Tommy decided to go find a payphone and call Kimberly up to ask her to the dance.