Of Anime, Poetry and Falling in Love: Mack and Rose

Disclaimer: You most be incredibly dense to not get this.

Challenge: Chance

Timeframe: During One Gets Away

Summary: "Am I interrupting something?"

After Dax, Will and Ronny went diving to locate the third jewel, Mack plopped himself down onto the sand. He yawned loudly, stretching his arms over his head. Rose joined him as Tyzonn went on a stroll along the sand. Mack decided this was prime teasing time.

"So, were you actually trying to drown us, Rose, or was it unintentional?" he asked conversationally. "Because you were nearly there, you know." The pink ranger blushed furiously.

"Shut up, Mack. I was never trying to drown anyone and you know it." Mack merely smiled hugely at her. He winked.

"Oh sure, that's what you want me to think, isn't it, Rose? I think you're gonna have to be a little more convincing when they put you on trial." Rose couldn't help but smile back at him. She promptly pushed him over.

Mack thought quickly and grabbed her hand, causing her to fall on top of him at such a precise angle that her lips brushed his very slightly.

Rose pulled away swiftly. "Um," she breathed. "I-I think while we're on missions we should be professional, Mack. It's best if we focus on the work we have to do."

"Fair enough," Mack agreed. "When we get home we'll talk." He winked up at her again. Rose smiled shyly and got off of him, looking out at the ocean again. "I never thought I'd be thankful for the knowledge of geometry," Mack mused.

"Shut up, Mack," Rose repeated. "They've been gone a long time. What's the chance they can't find the jewel?"

"About the same as you letting me kiss you again, Rose." Mack found one of her hands and squeezed gently. "I didn't get to properly the first time." Rose blushed again.

"A big chance then," Rose murmured, lying down next to him again. Mack grinned triumphantly. He wrapped his arms around her tightly. Rose scooted closer, resting her head on his chest. He was just leaning towards her when Tyzonn reappeared and spoke.

"Am I interrupting something?"