DISCLAIMER: I do not own Tron, Tron: Legacy or any characters etc related to it.

Okay so I created a new character! I needed a friend for Sam… (Any likeness to an actual person is purely unintended) Also be warned, I got a little bold with this one, but I feel that given the right circumstances it is still within character to act accordingly, teeheehee.

A Matter of Equality

Quorra held on tight to Sam as they sped through the city on his Ducati, they were headed to the gym where they would meet up with Sam's friend Jason for a workout. She was excited to experiment with all of the different contraptions Sam had told her about that would help her to stay fit. Her new body needed exercise to stay in the peak condition that she had simply retained on The Grid. In front Sam smiled to himself at the feel of her excitement buzzing through him, it was good to know that she was adjusting so well to normal life. This would definitely be an interesting trip, Quorra was stronger than she looked as demonstrated the day he came home from work to find his apartment completely re-arranged including the refrigerator.

"… Umm, Quorra? What happened to my living room?"

"Oh! I got bored with the living design so I decided to change things up a bit." She beamed at Sam, "I hope you don't mind, although I have the weirdest sensation in my arms…"

A tall red head approached the pair as they parked the bike, "Hey Sam! Long time no see buddy, how ya been?" Jason pulled Sam into a quick manly hug. "And who might I have the pleasure of meeting today?" Jason asked Quorra as he held out his hand to her.

"I'm Quorra," she shook his hand and was reminded of when she had revealed herself to Sam after rescuing him from the light cycle arena. Sam had been so caught up in looking out the window at the outlands that she had been able to give him a good once over with her eyes without him noticing. Jason seems nice but Sam is much better looking than him… Once inside the guys scoped out the machines they wanted use while Quorra gazed on in wonder at the expanse of equipment and people.

They started with free weights, Sam demonstrated some basic exercises to Quorra so that she could follow along. "Make sure to hold your arms like this," Sam held his own out to demonstrate, "good, and keep your posture straight," he gently pressed with one hand on her shoulder while supporting her back with the other.

"Like this?" she did a few repetitions and smiled broadly when Sam nodded yes. As Sam had predicted Quorra was fairly strong for such a slender frame. She was able to lift almost as much weight as they did. Quorra glanced around the room at the other people working out, a few looked back at her and one guy even grinned at her revealing his missing teeth. She quickly averted her gaze back to Sam and Jason.

Eventually they moved on to the machines and bench press. Sam helped Quorra with her form when doing lunges with a barbell on her shoulders. She seemed at ease with the movement so he turned back to spot for Jason on the bench. Sam glanced around at the other people in the area to see only a few other women and one guy in particular who was making lude comments to some of them. This is a gym idiot, not a bar…

Jason and Sam had switched places and he was now lifting the bar when Quorra walked over. "Sam I will be back shortly, once I find the restroom." He simply grunted in response.

"Dude, where did you pick her up? That is one hot chick!" Jason asked once Quorra was out of earshot.

Sam smirked and answered once he had placed the bar back on the rack, "I didn't, she picked me up." Jason made a surprised noise as Sam thought back to when she had interrupted Clu's game with the light runner, all suited up and her mask on. How torn he had been between finishing the battle or taking the path of the unknown out. Boy was he glad he made the choice he did.

"You are one lucky guy Sam." Jason slapped him on the back, "But hey, if she ever gets bored with you send her my way." he joked as he readjusted himself under the bar and prepared to lift it off the rack.

"Sure thing." Sam smirked as he stood next to Jason, ready to catch the bar if it became too heavy for him to lift back up. He had been joking with Jason about Quorra but there was a little nagging feeling that maybe one day that would actually happen. I have only known her for a short time now and nothing is ever for certain… Sam's thoughts were interrupted by Jason grunting as he lifted the bar and he realized he should pay more attention to his friend's safety than his thoughts right at that moment. He was still spotting for Jason when they heard the man behind them start up again.

"Hey, why don't you come over here and share some of that sugar?" What a lame pickup line, especially in a gym. What girl is actually going to respond to that? He must be drunk... thought Sam.

"I'm sorry I have no sugar with me, where do you think you see it that I could share such a food?" that voice could only belong to one person. Oh no… Jason was beginning to struggle with the bar so Sam could not turn around to watch the rest of the exchange.

"Why not give me a little kiss right here then?" the man pointed to the corner of his mouth. Quorra made a confused and disgusted face at the man and turned to walk away. How rude! "Honey don't make that face, surely there is no other guy here you could want over me." he flexed his muscles in an attempt to show off. I think there is definitely one… Quorra immediately walked over to where Sam was standing grabbed his shoulder with one hand, pulled his head down to hers with the other and kissed him full on the lips.

"I think I found one." she shot back with a smirk.

Sam was standing there dumbfounded glancing from Quorra to the other man and back again while Jason busted out laughing behind them. A few other people who had been watching began to laugh as well. The man was obviously disgruntled by her response but was smart enough to just leave after gathering his things. Sam looked down at Quorra as she stood in front of him and grinned while scratching the back of his head. She was laughing with everyone else, that same awkward yet beautiful sound when she wasn't quite sure if the situation was appropriate. At lease I don't have to worry about her getting bored anytime soon.

"Hey man, if you two need to get back to a room don't let me stop you!" Jason said jokingly. Sam moved to hit him upside the head but Jason ducked.

"Sam, why would we need a new room? And why did you try and hit your friend? Did I miss something here?" Sam began to fidget at the thought of explaining the subtleties of humor and romantic notions.

"I'll uh, explain it to you later Quorra." Sam replied, hoping Jason didn't pry too much about why she would ask those questions.

Back at his apartment Sam and Quorra were washing dishes when he asked her, "Why did you kiss me at the gym today, rather than just ignore that jerk?" He glanced at her as he took a wet dish from her hands and dried it.

She giggled, "Simple, he asked me if there was anyone else in the room that I thought was better than him, so I showed him." She smiled up at Sam as she handed him another wet dish. Once she had turned back to the sink he dropped the dish on the counter and with both hands turned her face towards him and covered her lips with his. He heard the dish she had been washing plop back into the water and sink to the bottom. Mission accomplished. He ended the kiss and smirked at her.

"Now we're even." Quorra looked at him quizzically. Guess I will have to explain that one to her too, heh.

Cute? Funny?

I will consider writing more drabbles as they come to me, provided I can keep in line with the character personalities, since several of you expressed sadness at my quitting. I will probably write at least one more for sure. I would love to treat you with a chaptered story but there are no promises with that. Part of the reason I kept this as a set of short stories is because I have a history of leaving my longer stories unfinished and I didn't want to do that here.

Thanks again to my lovely reviewers! You guys make it all worth the while, I can't say enough how much reviews mean to me, and those of you who write probably understand that reviews give authors power!
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